How did the news event pictured in the image impact the United States relationship with Spain? A. The exaggerated weakness of the United States convinced the government to adopt the Monroe Doctrine.

B. The exaggerated weakness of the United States convinced the government to develop nuclear weapons.

C. Public opinion shifted in favor of war and provided a justification for United States involvement in World War I.

D. Public opinion shifted in favor of war and provided a justification for a United States declaration of war on Spain.