The term 'Yellow Journalism' refers to a style of reporting that:
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Correct answer: Sensationalized and often exaggerated news to attract readers
Publishers like William Randolph Hearst and Joseph Pulitzer used sensational headlines about Spanish atrocities to stir pro-war sentiment. This emotional reporting played a significant role in pushing the U.S. toward conflict.
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