1. Separate investigations by Spanish and American authorities failed to discover who was responsible for the explosion of the Maine. Most Americans blamed Spain for the incident, but the Spanish denied any involvement. Some historians believe Cuban rebels may have blown up the ship. Given the fact that the Cubans and Americans were good friends who both disliked the Spanish, why might Cuban rebels have destroyed the Maine? 2. Some people have said the Spanish-American War would never have occurred if it had not been for the articles written by the yellow press. What role did the yellow press play in bringing about this conflict between Spain and the United States?

1. Separate investigations by Spanish and American authorities failed to discover who was responsible for the explosion of the Maine. Most Americans blamed Spain for the incident, but the Spanish denied any involvement. Some historians believe Cuban rebels may have blown up the ship. Given the fact that the Cubans and Americans were good friends who both disliked the Spanish, why might Cuban rebels have destroyed the Maine? 2. Some people have said the Spanish-American War would never have occurred if it had not been for the articles written by the yellow press. What role did the yellow press play in bringing about this conflict between Spain and the United States?