WORLD WAR I
CAUSES AND COURSE OF THE WAR
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Terrorism
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War
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Yellow Journalism
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Nationalism
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Detailed explanation-1: -Yellow journalists wasted no time in blaming Spain for the explosion, even without evidence to support this theory. The newspapers’ reporting successfully roused American support for the Cuban rebels and ultimately resulted in a declaration of war against Spain.
Detailed explanation-2: -News stories that are focused on grabbing people’s attention rather than conveying well-reported news are known as yellow journalism. A newspaper headline like “ALIENS STEAL NEIGHBORHOOD PUPPIES” is definitely an example of yellow journalism.
Detailed explanation-3: -yellow journalism, the use of lurid features and sensationalized news in newspaper publishing to attract readers and increase circulation. The phrase was coined in the 1890s to describe the tactics employed in the furious competition between two New York City newspapers, the World and the Journal.
Detailed explanation-4: -The American “yellow press” blame Spain in banner headlines, outraging the public and inciting the rallying cry, “Remember the Maine! To hell with Spain!” Over 260 crew members perish in this event, which was a contributing factor in the outbreak of the Spanish-American War.
Detailed explanation-5: -The sinking wreck of the battleship USS Maine, 1898.