Describe the cartoons featured in Pulitzer’s paper. Why do you think they included the Yellow Kid? What role did he serve? How did Pulitzer’s view of his audience inform the design of his paper? How did he use the layout of the page, graphics, and headlines to capture the reader’s attention?
Explain the origin of yellow journalism.
How did Hearst and Pulitzer compete with each other? Describe some of their tactics.
Who was Reflip W. Thenuz and why was he so important?
Explain the difference between yellow journalism and fake news? Why did Hearst and Pulitzer fabricate news during the Spanish American War?
Explain how the destruction of the USS Maine battleship led to fake news.
How did the Spanish American War impact Hearst and Pulitzer?
According to Pulitzer, how can fake news be prevented?
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