The United States Intervened in Cuba in 1898 in Order

question 65

Multiple Choice

The United States intervened in Cuba in 1898 in order to

• A) prevent Great Britain from taking over the island.
• B) annex the island.
• C) protect U.S. investments on the island.
• D) avenge the sinking of the USS New Hampshire in Havana harbor.

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Definitions:

Effort Justification

A phenomenon in which individuals attribute greater value to outcomes they had to put effort into achieving, often to reduce cognitive dissonance.

Ingratiation Theory

A psychological theory that explores how people attempt to make themselves appear more likable to others, often through flattery or other strategic behaviors.

Self-Serving Bias

The tendency to attribute positive outcomes to internal factors and negative ones to external factors, thereby protecting self-esteem.

Peripheral Route

A concept in persuasion that refers to the influence of cues that are not directly related to the message content, such as the attractiveness or credibility of the source.