How did Joseph Pulitzer differ from William Randolph Hearst?(1 point)

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Pulitzer used sensationalistic journalism to sell more newspapers.
Pulitzer used sensationalistic journalism to sell more newspapers.

Pulitzer’s newspaper exposed government corruption, tax-dodgers and gamblers.
Pulitzer’s newspaper exposed government corruption, tax-dodgers and gamblers.

Pulitzer published political cartoons to influence the Spanish-American War.
Pulitzer published political cartoons to influence the Spanish-American War.

Pulitzer’s newspaper splashed investigative pieces and cartoons attacking the Spanish-American War.

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The correct response that highlights how Joseph Pulitzer differed from William Randolph Hearst is:

Pulitzer’s newspaper exposed government corruption, tax-dodgers and gamblers.

This statement reflects Pulitzer's emphasis on investigative journalism and social reform, whereas Hearst often focused more on sensationalism and yellow journalism.