4.4 Muckrakers

What event triggered the explosion of the USS Maine?

• A collision with another ship

• A fire in the ammunition stocks

• A torpedo attack

• An earthquake

Who was known for using unverified sensationalism in their newspaper?

• Benjamin Franklin

• William Randolph Hearst

• Thomas Jefferson

• Joseph Pulitzer

What was the name of the cartoon character that became associated with yellow journalism?

• Mickey Mouse

• Yellow Kid

• Superman

• Garfield

What did some Americans call for in response to the Cuban rebellion?

• Spanish withdrawal from Cuba

• Support for Spanish rule

• A peace treaty with Spain

• Increased trade with Spain

What was the outcome of the Spanish-American War?

• Cuba became an independent nation

• The U.S. gained control of Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines

• The U.S. lost the war

• Spain retained control of Cuba