The Role of Yellow Journalism in the Spanish-American War

What was the primary focus of the competition between Hearst and Pulitzer?

• To support political campaigns

• To increase newspaper circulation

• To improve international relations

• To promote ethical journalism

Which of the following was NOT a motivation for American expansionism at the turn of the century?

• Need for overseas markets

• Interest in European alliances

• Desire to spread American culture

• Competition for colonies

What term describes the sensational journalism style used by Hearst and Pulitzer?

• Objective reporting

• Yellow journalism

• Editorial journalism

• Investigative journalism

What event in Cuba was exaggerated by the yellow press to incite American public opinion?

• The harsh treatment of Cuban rebels

• The Spanish cultural festival

• The Cuban economic boom

• The peaceful negotiations with Spain

What was the immediate cause that led to the U.S. declaring war on Spain?

• The sinking of the USS Maine

• A direct attack on U.S. soil

• A trade embargo by Spain

• The assassination of a U.S. diplomat

What was the rallying cry used by the American press to promote war with Spain?

• Remember the Maine

• To arms for Cuba

• Remember the Alamo

• To hell with Spain

Which amendment promised Cuban independence after the Spanish-American War?

• The Teller Amendment

• The Platt Amendment

• The Monroe Doctrine

• The Roosevelt Corollary

What was one of the major outcomes of the Spanish-American War for the United States?

• Loss of territories

• Gaining control over the Philippines, Guam, and Puerto Rico

• Becoming a neutral nation

• Establishing a European alliance

What significant change occurred in journalism after the Spanish-American War?

• Increased use of yellow journalism

• Establishment of higher journalistic standards

• Complete government control of the press

• Abolishment of newspaper advertising

What is the Pulitzer Prize known for today?

• Honoring the most popular newspapers

• Awarding achievements in journalistic excellence

• Celebrating the best in yellow journalism

• Recognizing excellence in sensational journalism