This newspaper published an article in which the chief Spanish diplomat in Washington accused President McKinley of being "weak". This and other incidents led to an aggressiveness by America against Spain in Cuba. a. New York Times c. New York Journal b. Washington Times d. Washington Post

Which of the following encouraged westward expansion? a.the government decreased the price of federal land. b.each of these represents actions taken to encourage westward expansion. c.the government decreased the price of federal land d.the second national bank lowered the cost of borrowing money (reduced interest rates)