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Yellow journalism was the sympathy pusher for the Spanish American war. the two newspapers that published majority of the time The New York Journal and The New York Word, reported the dramatic stories of the Spanish brutality. Whether making up stories or exaggerating on them, their stories did hold some truth about the mistreatment of the Cubans.
Their stories is what stirred most Americans to go to their aid.
It began with the early publication about General V. Weyland's reconcentration camps and the thousands of deaths that resulted from starvation and abuse. The press does have an obligation tp report the facts. The Hearst papers even used creative writin skills (as in Science Fiction) to get their point across
It influenced public opinion and Congress into supporting the fight for Cuban Independence.
It kept the pot boiling on the front burner, the people riled up, involved and informed.
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Did Yellow Journalism cause the Spanish-American War?
No
How did yellow journalism contribute to start of the Spanish American war?
Yellow journalism contributed to the start of the Spanish American War by exaggerating or making things up about the problem. These articles aroused public anger at the Spanish, leading to war.
Yellow Journalism was used most effectively before?
The Spanish- American War.
What type of writing is known to have led American involvement in the spanish American war?
It was called Yellow Journalism.
Who used yellow journalism prior to the Spanish-American war?
William Randolph Hearst.
How did the Spanish American War affect the people in it?
yellow journalism and stuff like that
Did Yellow Journalism cause the Spanish-American War?
No
Why was yellow journalism important during the Spanish American war?
Journalism is too coal-black to be yellow. Journalism is more weak
What war was yellow journalism first used?
Spanish- American War.
How did yellow journalism contribute to start of the Spanish American war?
Yellow journalism contributed to the start of the Spanish American War by exaggerating or making things up about the problem. These articles aroused public anger at the Spanish, leading to war.
What headline related to the Spanish American war is an example of yellow journalism?
"Sinking of the USS Maine: Spanish Sabotage! Remember the Maine and to hell with Spain!"
Why was yellow journalism used during the Spanish American War?
It sold newspapers.
Yellow Journalism was used most effectively before?
The Spanish- American War.
What type of writing is known to have led American involvement in the spanish American war?
It was called Yellow Journalism.
Who used yellow journalism prior to the Spanish-American war?
William Randolph Hearst.
What is The sensational style of the late nineteenth century journalism evident in news coverage of the Spanish American War is associated with?
Yellow Journalism
What type of sensationalized media led to the start of the Spanish-American War?
Yellow Journalism in the newspapers
