Question

The practice of yellow journalism most directly

influenced the
(1) purchase of Alaska
(2) acquisition of the Mexican Cession
(3) start of the Spanish-American War
(4) end of the Russo-Japanese War

Answer 1

3. start of the Spanish-American War.

Hearst always referred to this war as "the Journal's war"

Answer 2

The practice of yellow journalism most directly influenced the "(3) start of the Spanish-American War" since this terms is used to describe exaggerated journalism.