Question

which of the following best describes the action of these journalists?

• denouncing mckinley’s imperialism
• publishing tales of cuban atrocities (yellow journalism)
• calling for negotiations
• publishing tales of spanish atrocities (yellow journalism)

Explanation:

This is an example of yellow journalism, where the New York Journal sensationalized the sinking of the USS Maine (blaming Spain without conclusive evidence) to stir public anger, pushing for U.S. intervention in Cuba. The headline and reward offer framed the incident as intentional enemy (Spanish) action, a key tactic of yellow journalism to drive readership and political pressure.

Answer:

publishing tales of Spanish atrocities (yellow journalism)