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How did yellow journalism affect public opinion during the Spanish-American War? (1 point)
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( ) It printed articles that criticized the U.S. government.
( ) It focused on promoting a peaceful end to the conflict.
( ) It provided objective and neutral reporting of the events.
( ) It published sensational stories that increased war support.
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(X) It published sensational stories that increased war support.
Brief explanation: Yellow journalism (e.g., Hearst and Pulitzer) ran exaggerated and often false headlines—notably about the USS Maine—to inflame public opinion and build support for war with Spain.
Brief explanation: Yellow journalism (e.g., Hearst and Pulitzer) ran exaggerated and often false headlines—notably about the USS Maine—to inflame public opinion and build support for war with Spain.
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