5
QuizMultiple Choice

Historical Research and Study: The USS Maine

Question 5 • MO-US History II A

Soon after the USS Maine sank, yellow journalists

Answer
A
completed a great deal of research.
B
were the ones who found the truth.
C
exaggerated the truth about the event.
D
questioned witnesses and survivors.

Explanation

Yellow journalists used sensational stories to attract readers. Soon after the USS Maine sank, they exaggerated what was known about the event and helped stir public anger, rather than carefully establishing the facts. So the correct choice is “exaggerated the truth about the event.”

AI-written and checked against the verified answer.

Previous
Next