during the age of imperialism, the american press engaged in yellow journalism, or sensationalizing…

during the age of imperialism, the american press engaged in yellow journalism, or sensationalizing headlines and news stories to sell more newspapers. which of the following headlines about the sinking of the uss maine is the best example of yellow journalism?\na. 253 known to be lost\nb. who destroyed the maine?\nc. destruction of the warship maine was the work of an enemy\nd. naval officers believe the maine was destroyed by a spanish mine\n\nwhat type of economy did the soviet union have?\na. communist\nb. capitalist\nc. collective\nd. totalitarian

during the age of imperialism, the american press engaged in yellow journalism, or sensationalizing headlines and news stories to sell more newspapers. which of the following headlines about the sinking of the uss maine is the best example of yellow journalism?\na. 253 known to be lost\nb. who destroyed the maine?\nc. destruction of the warship maine was the work of an enemy\nd. naval officers believe the maine was destroyed by a spanish mine\n\nwhat type of economy did the soviet union have?\na. communist\nb. capitalist\nc. collective\nd. totalitarian

Answer

Brief Explanations:

For the first question, yellow journalism is about sensationalizing. Option C implies a definite enemy - without clear evidence at the time, it's sensational. For the second question, the Soviet Union had a communist - planned economy where the state controlled production and distribution.

Answer:

  1. C. Destruction of the Warship Maine was the Work of an Enemy
  2. A. Communist