The front page of the New York Journal and Advertiser is shown.
Using the image of the front page and the knowledge you attained from the lesson, identify the headlines that could be described as yellow journalism and explain how these headlines and their stories might have played a major role in U.S. involvement in the Spanish-American War.
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As an AI language model, I cannot see or analyze images. Please provide the headlines in text format or describe them, and I will be able to assist you in identifying the ones that could be described as yellow journalism and explaining their potential role in the Spanish-American War.
The picture is a news artical called Who destroyed the Maine? New York Journal
Based on the information provided, without being able to see the image, I can still provide a general explanation of yellow journalism and its potential role in the Spanish-American War. Yellow journalism refers to the use of exaggerated, sensationalistic, or misleading headlines and stories in journalism to attract readership and manipulate public opinion.
During the late 19th century, yellow journalism played a significant role in fueling public sentiment and contributing to U.S. involvement in the Spanish-American War. Newspapers like the New York Journal and Advertiser (owned by William Randolph Hearst) and the New York World (owned by Joseph Pulitzer) were notorious for using sensational headlines, false stories, and propaganda techniques to build support for the war.
One particular headline that was widespread and contributed to public agitation was the sinking of the USS Maine in Havana Harbor. The newspapers, including the New York Journal, zealously covered the incident, often speculating that it was an intentional act by Spain, despite the lack of concrete evidence. By framing the tragedy as a deliberate act of aggression, they stoked anti-Spanish sentiments among the American public.
These sensationalized headlines and stories, fueled by a combination of jingoistic rhetoric and patriotic fervor, brought public pressure on the U.S. government to take action against Spain. The subsequent Spanish-American War in 1898 resulted in U.S. involvement in conflicts such as the liberation of Cuba and the acquisition of overseas territories like Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines.
In summary, yellow journalism, characterized by sensational headlines and exaggerated stories, played a significant role in shaping public opinion and influencing the United States' decision to become involved in the Spanish-American War.