Which of the following is NOT true of "yellow journalism"?
A. Yellow journalism referred to the high standards set forth by Joseph Pulitzer and the prize for which he is named.
B. The publications of Randolph Hearst and Joseph Pulitzer looked to boost their newspaper sales using yellow journalism stories.
C. Yellow journalism combined fact and fiction to create sensational stories intended to arouse the public's interest in Cuba.
D. While most newspapers argued the United States should send aid to Cuba and try to solve problems there diplomatically, yellow journalists called for armed intervention.
Answer: A
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