Multiple choice

How did yellow journalism impact the American's public perspective of the Spanish-American War?

  1. Provided a public forum to discuss and critique the war

  2. Sensationalized the facts and helped rally American support for the war

  3. Explained the war in graphic detail - turned public against war

  4. Refused to cover the war and kept the public ignorant

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Yellow journalism used sensational headlines and exaggerated stories to stir up public outrage against Spain, which helped build support for the war.