Questions: Question 4 (1 point) Which of the following is a characteristic of YELLOW JOURNALISM? a Sensationalizing facts to increase readership b Exposing hidden truths to the American public c Illustrating political cartoons to educate children d Summarizing significant events to inform readers Question 5 (1 point) Why did the United States declare war against Spain in 1898? a American public outcry following the sinking of the USS Maine b Spain violated the Monroe Doctrine by attempting to regain teritory in North America c Enforcement of the Roosevelt Corollary d. President McKinley wanted the teritiory of Cuba as an American sphere of influence Review Answers.

The answer is a Sensationalizing facts to increase readership

This is a defining characteristic of yellow journalism. Yellow journalism involves exaggerating or sensationalizing news stories to attract readers and increase sales, often at the expense of accuracy and objectivity.

This is not typically associated with yellow journalism. While some journalism aims to uncover hidden truths, yellow journalism is more focused on sensationalism rather than investigative reporting.

While political cartoons can be a part of yellow journalism, their primary purpose is not to educate children but to provide commentary on political events, often in a sensational or exaggerated manner.

This is more characteristic of traditional journalism, which aims to inform the public by providing accurate and concise summaries of events, rather than sensationalizing them.

The answer is a American public outcry following the sinking of the USS Maine

The sinking of the USS Maine in Havana Harbor was a significant event that led to public outcry in the United States, fueled by yellow journalism, and contributed to the declaration of war against Spain.

This is not accurate. The Monroe Doctrine was primarily concerned with preventing European powers from colonizing or interfering in the Americas, but Spain's actions in Cuba were not a direct violation of this doctrine.

The Roosevelt Corollary was an extension of the Monroe Doctrine, articulated by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1904, after the Spanish-American War. It was not a reason for the war in 1898.

While there were strategic interests in Cuba, the immediate cause for the war was the public reaction to the USS Maine incident, rather than a direct territorial ambition by President McKinley.