Which war did Hearst's newspapers sensationalize, leading to his claims of starting it?
Spanish-American War
World War I
World War II
Vietnam War
Answer
Hearst's newspapers, known for their sensationalism, heavily covered the Spanish atrocities in Cuba, leading to the Spanish-American War in 1898. Although historians reject his claims of starting the war, his newspapers played a role in shaping public opinion.
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