The Evolution of the Media

Newspapers during the Revolutionary War period tended to ________.

  1. give fake news and sensationalize stories
  2. unite the colonists and provide information about the British
  3. print party propaganda
  4. attack colonial politicians

Muckraking occurs when newspapers ________.

  1. investigate problems in government and business
  2. investigate actions of celebrities
  3. print sensational news on the front page to sell papers
  4. print more editorials and opinion pieces to sell papers

Hint:

A

Radio quiz shows and comedy shows were most popular in the ________.

  1. 1900s
  2. 1930s
  3. 1970s
  4. 1990s

Television news became a regular feature during ________ due to the public’s demand for ________ to explain current events.

  1. WWI; images and maps
  2. Great Depression; charts and tables
  3. WWII; images and maps
  4. Vietnam War; charts and tables

Hint:

C

Why did Franklin D. Roosevelt’s fireside chats help the president enact his policies?

How have modern presidents used television to reach out to citizens?

Hint:

The State of the Union address and “rally ’round the flag” speeches help explain policies and offer comfort after crises.

Why is soft news good at reaching out and educating viewers?