Why did late-1890s newspapers publish sensational stories about cuba and the spanish-american war?
a. newspapers used the stories to sell more papers.
b. the stories were meant to attract more spanish and cuban readers in the united states.
c. the stories elected us officials learn about what was happening.
d. newspapers wanted other countries to know that the united states was watching cuba closely.

Which statements describe how reformers fought for social change in the progressive era? check all that apply. 1. they founded a state university to promote industrialization. 2. they began a civil rights movement to promote equality between races. 3. they made it legal to manufacture and sell alcohol. 4. they built thousands of new schools and required attendance. 5. they promoted abstinence from alcohol and supported prohibition.