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The Spanish-American War — Quiz

Question 9 • Virginia and US History

What was the main reason that yellow journalism strongly affected American attitudes about Cuba and the Spanish-American War?

Answer
A
People got most of their information about world events from newspapers.
B
People trusted the information because the newspapers were careful to print only facts.
C
Yellow journalism reports featured accurate information from reliable sources.
D
Very few average Americans read newspapers, but most politicians did.

Explanation

Newspapers were the main way many Americans learned about events happening abroad, including the conflict in Cuba. Sensational yellow journalism therefore had a strong influence on public opinion, even when its reporting was exaggerated or unreliable. Choice C correctly identifies newspapers’ importance as an information source.

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