How did the press effect the Spanish-American War?

Answer 1

It played a role, and it kept the nation informed and inflamed about conditions in Cuba. It reported the facts, sometimes included sidebars with far less than accurate data, always included gut wrenching visuals and relied on GREAT WAR HEADLINESto sell the story. The bolder the better, the more titillating, the better. The bloodier the better.

Was in effective in supporting the war effort? Yes, it was. Did it sell papers? Absolutely. Did it influence and inflame? Probably. Was it wrong? Probably. Was it illegal? Possibly. Was it Free Speech? Possibly. Was it protecteted speech? Possibly. Ask Limbaugh, Ivans, Coulter or Rooney. Each would probably contend that what they say is Free and Protectected Speech, but each is in fact is trying to sway public opinion to their point of view. (And that's the end of the story.)

Answer 2

The media influence the public opinion by portraying exaggerated harsh conduct of the Spaniards on the Cubans which created sympath and urge to help Cuba which later on the public pressure influence president Mckinley to declare war

Answer 3

They blamed Spain for the sinking of the battleship U.S.S. Maine

Answer 4

Yellow Journalism shaped public opinion and influenced legislation.

Answer 5

They kept the country focused on Spanish imposed conditions in Cuba and the interest that Cubans have in Independence.

Answer 6

they whipped up sympathy for the people of Cuba.

Answer 7

A critical role in keeping the pot boiling and the public informed.

Answer 8

They scripted the events and skewed the sensational reporting that became lnown as Yellow Journalism.