Question

How did yellow journalists create support for the Spanish-American War? a. by writing articles about the political popularity of President McKinley b. by writing articles about the effort of the United States to control Cuba c. by writing articles about the destruction of the sugar plantations d. by writing articles about the sinking of the U.S.S. Maine

Answer 1

d. by writing sensational, often exaggerated reports blaming Spain for the sinking of the U.S.S. Maine and stirring public outrage that helped push the U.S. into war.