Yellow Journalism
Partisan Press
Penny Press
Wire Service
Wild Card
100

What is one thing that Yellow Journalism is most commonly known for representing/described as?

Valid Answers:

Hoaxes, 'screaming' headlines, scoops, frauds, self-promotion, altered/edited photographs, propaganda, fake news, exaggerated. 

100

In short, what exactly was the Partisan Press? 

The freedom to have political views on newspapers, in which followed great production of newspapers.

100

During the penny press, newspapers sold for how much?

$0.01

100

Can Wire Services help journalists finding information on a topic and/or about an event?

Yes.

100

____ is considered to be something that intentionally misleads the reader/viewer.

Yellow Journalism

200

Journalists took _______ very seriously.

"Go big, or go home."

200

During the Partisan Press, newspapers' main focus was ____.

Political parties.

200

The penny press began a new working class during the ______.

Industrial Revolution.

200

True or False; As part of a Wire Service, subscriptions aren't necessary to receive news reports.

False; In order to receive any news report, newspaper, magazine, broadcasting, and radio, you have to have some sort of subscription.

200

Is 'click-baiting' on video and media platforms such as YouTube considered to be a form of Yellow Journalism? Why or why not?

Yes. Click-baiting is just the same as any other news article with false headlines or propaganda; to grab the reader's attention to intentionally use to the click-baiter/journalists' advantage.
300

Does Yellow Journalism continue to occur today? If so, in what form(s)?

Yes. Newspapers, online news articles, online documented stories, online advertisements, magazine articles, and anything social media (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, etc.)

300

True or False; Support from the press made the revolution possible with biased and one-sided parties. 

False; the support from the press made the revolution possible with the stamp act and taxes.

300
What is one issued that occurred in the beginning of newspaper production?

Letters, unnecessary essays, too many advertisements, little news information.

300

The Associated of Morning Newspaper was formed in New York during what year and to gather information coming in from what continent?

1820. Europe.

300

What had a major impact on the Partisan Press that involved directly taxing individuals for the purpose of being biased and one-sided?

The Stamp Act - imposed direct taxes on colonits

400

In what year was most impacted by Yellow Journalism?

Late 1890's to early 1900. 

400

Because of support from the press, one specific group allied with its/their importance. They were know as ____.

The patriots. 

400

Name one city where the penny press began to grow and prosper. 

Pittsburgh, Chicago, New Orleans, Atlanta, St. Louis, and Louisville.

400

Why exactly is it hard to sell information from Newspaper Syndicate services?

Since sell their material to one client at a time, it is hard to obtain large profits in large quantities/sums.

400

____ and _____ are opposites; one involves a subscription, while the other requires a one-time payment per product.

Wire Services and The Penny Press

500

Answering with their FULL name, who was the publisher of the New York Journal?

William Randolph Hearst

500

Who had an opinion on the newspapers without a government/government without newspapers? Did that person agree or disagree?

Thomas Jefferson. Agreed.

500

On July 24th, 1830, the first penny press newspaper to come to market was what?

The Lynde M. Walter's Boston Transcript.

500

Answering with their full business name (spelled correctly as well), what is one notable Wire Service Company1 AND Global News Agency2?

1 PR Newswire, Business Wire, Marketwire and PRWeb.  

2 Agence France- Presse (AFP), the Associated Press (AP), and Reuters.

500

Answering with their FULL name, who was the publisher of the New York World?

Joseph Pulitzer

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