History... what a mystery?

Question

Can you please answer these multiple choice questions?

America went to war against Spain in 1898 because of all of the following reasons EXCEPT
a) Spain's refusal to discuss terms for peace
b) the buildup of public pressure for war
c) alleged Spanish mistreatment of Cuban civilians


The main purpose of initiative, referendum, and recall was to
a) enlarge citizens' control over state and local governments
b) stimulate economic growth
c) restore balance between state and federal power

Please explain why you chose what you chose. It would be very helpful. Thank you!

Answer 1

For the first one, the answer is A. It isn't B, since President McKinley was pressured into war by the public opinion. This was caused by the sinking of the Maine (U.S. battleship) at Havana, Cuba. Yellow journalism during the time (printing exaggerated stories to increase publication) also led to the public's opinion. And if you think about it, why would you need to discuss terms for peace before a war?

The answer to the second question is A, since the others don't really have anything to do with it. Before initiative (voters being able to put bills directly before legislature), only members of state legislatures could introduce bills. Before referendum (voters can vote directly on bills), only legislatures could pass laws. Before recall (voters can remove elected officials from office), only the courts or legislatures could remove corrupt officials. This is increasing the citizens' control over government.

Answer 2

America went to war against Spain in 1898 because of all of the following reasons EXCEPT--- B America went to war because it was a mopping up effort to clean-up after the Spanish.Spain refused to discuss terms for peace and they had allegedly mistreated the Cubans.

The main purpose of initiative, referendum, and recall was to--- C the main purpose was to stimulate economic growth because the American economy was trying to get out of the Depression of 1893. The recovered from the depression in 1901.

Answer 3

Question 1- A, Why would you go to war to discuss a peace treaty for a war that did not happen yet- duh

Question2 is A, There is no blance for between state and federal government. The Federal government never needed to be balanced.

Answer 4

For number 2, I'd say "A". Initiative, referendum & recall are ballot measures. I doubt they would affect the economy just by being possible, though specific ones might. Further, those items exist on state & local ballots, not in federal elections, so they don't affect the federal-state balance. They GREATLY affect the ability of citizens to get the attention of state & local officials. (Remember the California recall of Gov. Gray Davis?)

Answer 5

first 1 is A second 1 i dont know

Answer 6

you have no idea !