Asked by starlandria Anderson on May 09, 2024

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How did the major newspapers owned by William Randolph Hearst and Joseph Pulitzer compete for readers at the turn-of-the-century?

A) by printing the most sensational front-page stories
B) by delivering investigative journalism
C) by spending money on high quality photographs
D) by offering the best coverage of national and local politics

William Randolph Hearst

An influential American newspaper publisher of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, known for developing the nation's largest newspaper chain and the sensationalist style of journalism known as yellow journalism.

Joseph Pulitzer

An influential newspaper publisher and journalist, best known for establishing the Pulitzer Prizes and his role in the development of yellow journalism.

  • Assess the role of the media, particularly the influence of newspapers owned by Hearst and Pulitzer, in shaping public opinion and foreign policy decisions in late 19th and early 20th centuries.
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rylee jensenMay 13, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Hearst and Pulitzer's newspapers engaged in what was known as "yellow journalism," which involved publishing sensationalized and often exaggerated stories to attract readers and increase circulation.