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Yellow Journalism and James Creelman
Frederick A. Moritz tells the biography of a yellow journalist, James Creelman. Learn more about yellow journalism during the Spanish-American War and the Sino-Japanese Wars and the impact yellow journalism played in world affairs.
Bartleby
Bartleby.com: Newspapers Since 1860
A short summation of how Hearst and Pulitzer shaped the newspapers of their day by adding new features that would appeal to the populace.
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Joseph Pulitzer
Biography of Joseph Pulitzer, 1847-1911, and explanation of his connection to the Pulitzer Prize.
US Department of State
Office of the Historian: u.s. Diplomacy and Yellow Journalism
"You furnish the pictures, I'll provide the war!" was a quote said by William Randolph Hearst in the time leading up to the Spanish-American War. Learn how yellow journalism led to international conflict and was one cause of the...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Ap Us History: 1890 1945: The Age of Empire: Spanish American War
Discusses the causes, events, and consequences of the Spanish-American War and how the United States acquired several territories in the aftermath. Includes questions for students at end.
Digital Public Library of America
Dpla: Fake News in the 1890s: Yellow Journalism
The illustrations, photographs, cartoons, and posters arranged in this primary source set trace the origins of yellow journalism. Teaching guide included.
Patrick McSherry
Spanish American War Centennial: William Randolph Hearst
This site contains a short biography, political cartoon, and photo of Hearst, detailing his rise in journalism in the late 19th and 20th centuries.
Other
St. Louis Walk of Fame: Joseph Pulitzer
This resource provides a brief biography of the life of Joseph Pulitzer.
Quia
Quia: Rags to Riches
Take this 10 question Spanish-American War practice quiz. It is in the style of "Who Wants to be a Millionaire."
ProProfs
Pro Profs: Spanish American War Quiz
Take this 10 question quiz on the Spanish-American War.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Sensational Journalism and the Yellow Kid
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart covers the use of sensational journalism and the first comic strip cartoon known as the Yellow Kid. It is focused on the time around the Spanish American War.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The Print Revolution
As the American population became more literate, there was more available to read. See how newspapers adapted to the thirst for news and other topics, and read about the new magazines that reached a reading public.
Other
Joseph Pulitzer and His Prize:defining Yellow Journalism:competition With Hearst
Provides information about Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst and their development of "yellow journalism" in their attempt to increase the circulation of their respective newspapers.
Other
Changing the Look of the Front Page
Information about the changes made to the format of the newspaper by Joseph Pulitzer can be found at this site. The information includes details about the methods of printing, the use of illustration, and the use of only one headline for...
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: "Remember the Maine!"
See how yellow journalism that reported on the mistreatment of Cuban rebels by the Spanish helped to push the United States into war. Read about the sinking of the USS Maine and the beginning of the Spanish-American War.
Other
The Latter Years of Pulitzer's Life
This site has information about Joseph Pulitzer and the latter part of his life. The information includes details about his health problems and his resignation from the editorship of his newspapers.
Other
Joseph Pulitzer and His Accomplishments
Provides in-depth information about the accomplishments of Pulitzer as a publisher and newspaper owner.
Curated OER
Yellow Journalism and James Creelman
Frederick A. Moritz tells the biography of a yellow journalist, James Creelman. Learn more about yellow journalism during the Spanish-American War and the Sino-Japanese Wars and the impact yellow journalism played in world affairs.