Question

soon after the uss maine sank, yellow journalists
completed a great deal of research.
were the ones who found the truth.
exaggerated the truth about the event.
questioned witnesses and survivors.

Explanation:

Yellow journalism is a style of journalism that presents little or no legitimate well - researched news and instead uses eye - catching headlines to sell more newspapers. After the USS Maine sank, yellow journalists exaggerated the truth about the event to create a more sensational story. They were not focused on in - depth research, finding the actual truth through proper investigation (like questioning witnesses and survivors in a comprehensive and objective way), but rather on using the event to boost their newspaper sales through exaggeration.

Answer:

exaggerated the truth about the event.