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What man wrote for the New York Journal?
William Randolph Hearst
How did William Randolph Hearst impact society?
William Randolph Hearst, (born April 29, 1863, San Francisco, California, U.S.—died August 14, 1951, Beverly Hills, California), American newspaper publisher who built up the nation’s largest newspaper chain and whose methods profoundly influenced American journalism.
Which newspaper tycoon owned the New York Journal?
Moving to New York City, Hearst acquired the New York Journal and fought a bitter circulation war with Joseph Pulitzer’s New York World.
What role did the newspapers play in the outbreak of war between Spain and the United States?
The war grew out of U.S. interest in a fight for revolution between the Spanish military and citizens of their Cuban colony. American newspapers fanned the flames of interest in the war by fabricating atrocities which justified intervention in a number of Spanish colonies worldwide.
How effective was the dynamite gun used in the Spanish American War describe briefly how well it worked?
3. How effective was the Dynamite Gun used in the Spanish American War? (Describe briefly how well it worked.) It worked very well, the first shot that was on August 28, 1897 was an successful shot. Quote “In general, the Cuban Insurgents had good success with the weapon.”
Did William Randolph Hearst start the Spanish American War?
Despite intense newspaper coverage of the strife, the office agrees that while yellow journalism showed the media could capture attention and influence public reaction, it did not cause the war. “In spite of Hearst’s often quoted statement—’You furnish the pictures, I’ll provide the war!
What did Spain do after the Spanish American War?
The Treaty of Paris ending the Spanish-American War was signed on December 10, 1898. In it, Spain renounced all claim to Cuba, ceded Guam and Puerto Rico to the United States and transferred sovereignty over the Philippines to the United States for $20 million.
Which president shares his name with a Pulitzer Prize winner?
The Life of Andrew Jackson
How do you get nominated for a Pulitzer?
Entries may be made by any individual based on material coming from a United States newspaper, magazine or news site that publishes regularly during the calendar year and that adheres to the highest journalistic principles. United States citizenship is not a prerequisite for the Pulitzer Prizes in Journalism.
What newspaper has won the most Pulitzer Prizes?
The New York Times daily newspaper