Question

become as powerful as the european nations, america must do it, too.
the american public was heavily influenced by yellow journalism. this was a type of newspaper reporting that emphasized sensationalism over facts. during its heyday in the late 19th century, it was one of many factors that helped push the united states and spain into war in cuba and the philippines. newspapers use of yellow journalism when reporting on spains abuses against cuba convinced the general public and leading politicians that america must support cubas growing democracy.
question 1
what is the meaning of the word heyday, as it is used in paragraph 5?
a revival
b midpoint
c peak
d creation

Explanation:

The context mentions that during this period (late 19th century), yellow journalism was one of many factors that pushed the US and Spain into war. This implies it was a time of great influence or prominence for yellow journalism. "Peak" means the highest point or most successful period, which fits this context. "Revival" means a new beginning after a decline, which isn't indicated here. "Midpoint" is a middle point in time or space, not relevant. "Creation" is the act of making something new, but the text is about its influence during a certain time, not its creation.

Answer:

C. peak