During the 1890s, journalism that sensationalized and dramatic events was a powerful force that helped propel the United States into war with Spain.Yellow journalism a type of journalism that presents little or no legitimate well-researched news and instead uses eye-catching headlines to sell more newspapers. Techniques may include exaggerations of news events, scandal-mongering, or sensationalism. Yellow Journalism is used today as a pejorative to decry any journalism that treats news in an unprofessional or unethical fashion.Yellow journalism has taken on a new meaning. Modern journalists are in a race to be the best, and thus, often use false or semi-false sources. Or add something to a story to make an already sensational story even more sensational. Like for example The U.S.S. Maine it catches many peoples attention and for them they have many opportunities when it comes to this title.
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