How did the yellow journalism affect public support for us military action in Cuba?

Yellow journalism significantly swayed public opinion in favor of U.S. military action in Cuba by sensationalizing events and portraying the Cuban struggle for independence as a heroic fight against Spanish oppression. Newspapers, particularly those owned by William Randolph Hearst and Joseph Pulitzer, exaggerated reports of atrocities and misrepresented the situation, stirring patriotic fervor among Americans. This manipulation of information fueled a desire for intervention, ultimately contributing to the outbreak of the Spanish-American War in 1898. As a result, public support grew rapidly, driven by the emotional and dramatic narratives presented by these publications.