Yellow journalism refers to the practice of publishing sensational news stories that exaggerate or misrepresent facts to grab attention. During the time leading up to the Spanish-American War, some newspapers published headlines that focused on the brutality of Spain’s treatment of Cubans, using shocking images and dramatic language. These headlines made people angry and upset, which increased public support for the war. For example, stories about a sinking ship called the USS Maine, which was blamed on Spain, sparked outrage. This push from newspapers helped convince the U.S. government to get involved in the war, showing how powerful the media can be in shaping public opinion.
Using the image of the front page and the knowledge you attained from the lesson, identify the headlines that could be described as yellow journalism and explain how these headlines and their stories might have played a major role in U.S. involvement in the Spanish-American War. (4 points)
Write the correct answer in 7th grader words and in paragraph form, and in 3-5 sentences
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