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How did yellow journalism influence American public opinion about the conflict in Cuba? (1 point)

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( ) Newspapers exaggerated Spanish actions to provoke war

( ) Media outlets supported peaceful negotiations

( ) News reports were controlled by the government

( ) Journalists reported only factual information

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(X) Newspapers exaggerated Spanish actions to provoke war

Yellow journalism used sensationalized and often fabricated stories about Spanish actions in Cuba, which helped inflame public opinion and build support for the Spanish–American War.