Civil Rights at the Turn of the Century

Question 1

Which are characteristics of yellow journalism? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: sensational language; C: exaggeration; D: eye-catching headlines

Question 2

Images like this appeared in newspapers across America in the days following the sinking.Is this a reliable source about the events of the explosion? Why might this image be considered "yellow journalism”?Support your claim using reasons and evidence.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

This image is likely not a reliable source and is a prime example of yellow journalism because it uses sensationalism to provoke an emotional response rather than reporting based on proven facts. At the time of the explosion, the cause was unknown, yet newspapers often used dramatic, speculative illustrations that blamed Spain without evidence. Yellow journalism characterized this era by using bold headlines and exaggerated imagery to increase newspaper circulation and push the United States toward war, prioritizing profit and propaganda over objective truth.

Question 3

Read this account of the explosion from the ship’s captain. As you read, identify which statements are facts and which are opinions.Which of these are opinions, rather than facts, as stated by Captain Sigsbee? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B: The explosion occurred outside the ship.; E: People on shore were cheering after the explosion.

Question 4

What evidence did the captain give that might indicate that the explosion was a deliberate attack?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

D: The captain thought he heard cheering.

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