USA HISTORY

AMERICAN IMPERIALISM(1890 1919)

THE SPANISH AMERICAN WAR

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What role did “Yellow Journalism” have in causing the Spanish-American War?

(A) The journalists shaped the American opinion in favor ofCuba

(B) The journalists exaggerated news stories about Spanishcruelty in Cuba.

(C) The journalists blamed Spain for the sinking of thebattleship USS Maine

(D) ** All answers are true.

EXPLANATIONS BELOW

Concept note-1: -The dramatic style of yellow journalism contributed to creating public support for the Spanish-American War, a war that would ultimately expand the global reach of the United States.