Question

1. news organizations were engaging in yellow journalism before the spanish-american war when

a) publishers tried to prevent the war
b) editors exaggerated events to build support for war
c) articles about cuba were fair and balanced
d) writers ignored the situation in cuba

1. the political cartoon spurred on the emotions of americans increasing the call for the government to

a) declare war on spain
b) put down filipino insurrection
c) annex hawaii
d) pass the reservation act

1. american imperialism was focused in what two regions?

a) latin america and africa
b) pacific and latin america
c) pacific and persian gulf

Explanation:

1. Yellow journalism before the Spanish-American War involved sensationalized, exaggerated stories to stir public support for war.
2. Political cartoons of the era (like anti-Spanish depictions) fueled calls for war against Spain.
3. American imperialism focused on the Pacific (e.g., Philippines, Hawaii) and Latin America (e.g., Cuba, Puerto Rico).

Answer:

1. b) editors exaggerated events to build support for war
2. a) Declare war on Spain
3. b) Pacific and Latin America