Question

exam lesson name: the emergence of the modern united states
exam number: 707021rr
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question 15 of 20 :
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1. who was responsible for promoting pro - war sentiments in the months leading up the spanish - american war?

a. suffragettes
b. rough riders
c. progressives
d. yellow journalists
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Explanation:

Yellow journalists used sensationalized reporting to stir public sentiment in the months leading up to the Spanish - American War, promoting pro - war feelings. Suffragettes were focused on women's voting rights, Rough Riders were a military unit, and Progressives were concerned with social and political reform in a broader context not directly related to promoting war sentiment in this case.

Answer:

D. Yellow Journalists