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 am unable to directly view or analyze images. However, I can provide a general explanation of yellow journalism and how it played a role in the Spanish-American War based on the information you have provided.
Yellow journalism refers to sensationalized and exaggerated news reporting that aims to attract attention and increase readership. It often involves catchy headlines, distorted facts, and biased storytelling. During the late 19th century, yellow journalism played a significant role in shaping public opinion and influencing the U.S. government's decision to get involved in the Spanish-American War.
In the context of the Spanish-American War, two newspapers that were prominent examples of yellow journalism were William Randolph Hearst's "New York Journal" and Joseph Pulitzer's "New York World." These newspapers engaged in a fierce circulation war and used sensational headlines and exaggerated stories to attract readers.
One well-known example of yellow journalism during this period was the sinking of the USS Maine. On February 15, 1898, the American battleship USS Maine exploded in Havana harbor, resulting in the death of 260 crew members. Yellow journalists, including Hearst and Pulitzer, sensationalized the incident, blaming Spain for the explosion without proper evidence. Headlines like "Remember the Maine! To Hell with Spain!" were used to rouse nationalistic sentiments and anger against Spain.
These exaggerated headlines and stories played a major role in swaying public opinion and pressuring the U.S. government to intervene in the conflict. The media coverage stoked jingoism and created a sense of moral outrage among the American public, leading to increased support for war against Spain and ultimately contributing to U.S. involvement in the Spanish-American War.