History of North America

How did the Yellow Press contribute to aggressive nationalists sentiment in US before Spanish-American War?

Sensational Journalism: _The World_ & _New York Journal_ published stories that exaggerated dangers & atrocities against Americans

Jingoism: Newspaper promoted the concept of an aggressive, patriotic war

Racist Coverage: Portrayed Spaniards as inferior/uncivilized, making conflict seem unavoidable

War Fever: Headlines influenced politicians/public in favor of conflict