How did the major newspapers owned by William Randolph Hearst and Joseph Pulitzer compete for readers at the turn-of-the-century?
A)by printing the most sensational front-page stories
B)by delivering investigative journalism
C)by spending money on high quality photographs
D)by offering the best coverage of national and local politics

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Hearst and Pulitzer's newspapers engaged in what was known as "yellow journalism," which involved publishing sensationalized and often exaggerated stories to attract readers and increase circulation.

How Did the Major Newspapers Owned by William Randolph Hearst