American History Homework Nine Answers - Student Four

4. I think this cartoon represents the time right after the Spanish minister wrote the "low politician" letter to William McKinley, but before the war broke out. Since it was so hugely publisized by newspapers many people knew about this and was waiting for McKinley's reaction. Would he simply leave Cuba for Spain to rule, or would he fight to take Cuba from them? Judging by how McKinley's depiction looks as if he's about to throw a Spaniard down "To Spain," I would say with relative confidence that the artist believes McKinley should just ignore the personal attack and leave Cuba to Spain.

H2) Yellow journalism was definitly present suring the 2008 election. Rarely would one see something against Obama on the news, no matter how little experience he has in some rather important areas, or his controversial standings. However, there were plenty of things against McCain, even though he had much more experience then Obama. The problem was, McCain was no different from any other presidential candidate. Obama was, simply because of the color of his skin. He also was much younger then his opponent, something that was pointed out many times in new articles. Because of these things, there may have been just a bit of prejeduce in the voting.