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Historical Research and Study: The USS Maine

Question 3 • MO-US History II A

Which city had two newspapers that used yellow journalism to increase their popularity and call for war against Spain in Cuba?

Answer
A
Chicago
B
Miami
C
Washington, DC
D
New York

Explanation

The two newspapers known for using yellow journalism to stir public support for war against Spain were the New York World and the New York Journal. Their sensational stories about events in Cuba helped increase their popularity and inflame public opinion. The city was New York.

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