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The Spanish-American War — Quiz

Question 7 • Virginia and US History

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

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

Explanation

The two newspapers most associated with yellow journalism during the events leading to the Spanish-American War were Joseph Pulitzer’s New York World and William Randolph Hearst’s New York Journal. They used sensational stories about Cuba to attract readers and encourage support for war against Spain. Both newspapers were based in New York.

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