As a Consequence of the Sinking of the Maine, ______________________

question 39

Multiple Choice

As a consequence of the sinking of the Maine, ______________________.

• A) Congress authorized President McKinley's request for $50 million in defense funds
• B) Spain agreed to allow the United States to arbitrate the dispute between Cuban insurgents and the Spanish government
• C) Cuban terrorists bombed the Spanish embassy in Washington, D.C.
• D) Enrique Dupuy de Lôme publicly belittled President McKinley

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Definitions:

Direct Coping

A method of dealing with stress by tackling problems head-on and attempting to solve them directly.

Indirect Coping

Strategies that involve dealing with stress and problems in a less direct manner, such as through avoidance, distraction, or seeking support from others.

Defensive Coping

Strategies employed to protect oneself from psychological harm by minimizing stress or conflict.

Aggressive

Behavior characterized by assertiveness, hostility, or an intention to cause harm to others.