2. What effect did Yellow Journalism have on American opinion towards Spain? A. It convinced people to go to war with Spain B. It convinced people to not get involved as to what is happening in Cuba C. It convinced people to boycott trade goods from Spain

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

Yellow journalism contributed most notably to public support for theMultiple ChoiceWar of 1812.Spanish-American War.Civil War.Mexican War of 1848.American Revolution.

1. When the Cuban people rebelled against Spanish rule, what was the Spanish response? A. Cubans exiled to Puerto Rico B. Spanish gave citizenship to the Cubans C. The Spanish harshly put down the rebellion D. The Spanish left the Island

Which of the following is a characteristic of yellow journalism?Multiple Choicea focus on political newsminimal use of illustrationssensational sex, crime, and disaster newsthe quest for a higher-educated readership

The Dupuy de Lôme letter ______.had little influence on the opinion of Americans.was written in an official capacity.caused Americans to support Spain's colonial government.caused Americans to be angry with Spain.