While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes:• In the 1890s, newspaper publishers Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst were competitors.• Their newspapers used sensationalist coverage to drive sales.• One issue that was sensationally covered was the tyrannical manner in which Spain ruled its then colony of Cuba.• Another issue was the sinking of a US battleship near Cuba, which the newspapers blamed on Spain without evidence.• The newspapers’ coverage persuaded Americans to favor war, and in 1898, the United States declared war on Spain.27Mark for ReviewABCThe student wants to emphasize the role that journalism played in a declaration of war. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?APersuaded by sensationalist journalism, Americans came to favor war with Spain, and then the United States declared war.BThe newspaper publishers Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst competed with each other using sensationalist coverage.CThe newspapers run by Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst were highly critical of Spain.DIn 1898, the United States declared war on Spain, which had been blamed for the sinking of a US battleship
Question
While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes:• In the 1890s, newspaper publishers Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst were competitors.• Their newspapers used sensationalist coverage to drive sales.• One issue that was sensationally covered was the tyrannical manner in which Spain ruled its then colony of Cuba.• Another issue was the sinking of a US battleship near Cuba, which the newspapers blamed on Spain without evidence.• The newspapers’ coverage persuaded Americans to favor war, and in 1898, the United States declared war on Spain.27Mark for ReviewABCThe student wants to emphasize the role that journalism played in a declaration of war. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?APersuaded by sensationalist journalism, Americans came to favor war with Spain, and then the United States declared war.BThe newspaper publishers Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst competed with each other using sensationalist coverage.CThe newspapers run by Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst were highly critical of Spain.DIn 1898, the United States declared war on Spain, which had been blamed for the sinking of a US battleship
Solution
The choice that most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to emphasize the role that journalism played in a declaration of war is "Persuaded by sensationalist journalism, Americans came to favor war with Spain, and then the United States declared war." This statement directly links the sensationalist journalism to the public sentiment and the subsequent declaration of war.
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