Question

what was the main reason that yellow journalism strongly affected american attitudes about cuba and the spanish - american war?
very few average americans read newspapers, but most politicians did.
people got most of their information about world events from newspapers.
people trusted the information because the newspapers were careful to print only facts.
yellow journalism reports featured accurate information from reliable sources.

Explanation:

Yellow journalism was a style of newspaper reporting that emphasized sensationalism over facts. In the late 19th century, newspapers were a primary source of information for the public. When newspapers (engaging in yellow journalism) reported on Cuba and the events leading to the Spanish - American War, they had a large influence.

• Option 1: If few average Americans read newspapers, yellow journalism would not have a strong effect on American attitudes.
• Option 2: Since people got most of their information about world events from newspapers, the sensational (yellow journalism) reports in newspapers could shape their attitudes.
• Option 3: Yellow journalism is known for not being careful to print only facts. It uses exaggeration and falsehoods.
• Option 4: Yellow journalism does not feature accurate information from reliable sources. It is more about creating a stir.

Answer:

B. People got most of their information about world events from newspapers.