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Imperialism and the Spanish-American War — Quiz

Question 6 • US History

The headlines are from US newspapers the year of the Spanish-American War. Which headline is the best example of yellow journalism?

Answer
A
Image with description The front page of the Salt Lake Herald with headline, Spanish conspirators murdered our sailors. Salt Lake Herald , March 29, 1898
B
Image with description A sign with the text, Destruction of the Maine. New-York Tribune , February 17, 1898
C
Image with description The front page of the Scranton Tribune with headline, Investigating the Maine Horror. Scranton Tribune , February 19, 1898
D
Image with description A sign with the text, battleship Maine goes to Havana. Evidently the situation is serious at the Cuban Capital. San Francisco Call , January 25, 1898

Explanation

Yellow journalism uses sensational, emotionally charged claims to attract readers, often before the facts are established. “Spanish conspirators murdered our sailors” directly blames Spain for the Maine disaster without showing that the accusation was proven, so it is the clearest example.

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