Yellow Journalism
What is Propaganda?
Propaganda is information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote or publicize a particular political cause or point of view.
Which important person is known for their initials TR?
Theodore Roosevelt
What year did the war begin?
1898
What is the name of the treaty between Spain and the US?
Treaty of Paris
What color is Ms. Weichert's car?
white
What is "yellow journalism?"
Yellow journalism involves sensationalism, distorted stories, and misleading images for the sole purpose of boosting newspaper sales and exciting public opinion.
Who was President before Theodore Roosevelt?
William McKinley
4 months
What three territories did Spain agree to give to the US?
Philippines, Guam, and Puerto Rico
21
When year did "yellow journalism" first get its start?
Prior to the Spanish-American War in 1898.
What was John Hay's title in the US government?
Secretary of State
What is the name of the US ship that explodes?
the Maine
How much did the US pay Spain for the Philippines?
$20 million
What is Ms. Weichert's favorite food?
Sushi
What war was the image of Uncle Sam's propaganda piece created for when he points to the viewer and says, "I want YOU for U.S. army!"
World War I
Who is George Dewey?
Admiral of the Navy, participated in the Battle of Manila Bay
What is the name of Teddy Roosevelt's cavalry troop?
Rough Riders
What did the Platt Amendment state?
Cuba agreed to permit American diplomatic, economic, and military intervention and to lease Guantánamo Bay for American use.
How many siblings does Ms. Weichert have?
two brothers
Must get both answers for all points! What are the names of the owners of the most popular yellow journalism newspapers AND what are their newspaper names?
Joseph Pulitzer and the New York World
William Randolph and Hearst's New York Journal
Who is Jose Marti?
Encouraged Cuban independence
What is the name of the man who declared Philippine independence?
Emilio Aguinaldo
What ONE thing was certain after the Spanish-American war?
It had survived for over a hundred years as an isolationist nation, an ocean away from European powers, and emerged as an industrial behemoth in the wake of the Civil War. With its decisive rout of Spain and the acquisition of a far-reaching empire, the United States had arrived as a major player on the world stage.
What breed of dog does Ms. Weichert want?
corgi