JOURNALISTS
He produced the first newspaper ever published in the colonies (Publick Occurences)
Who is BENJAMIN HARRIS?
What was the significance of penny press newspapers?
What is (answers will vary but they a) increased readership and b) started covering "real news" that more so resembles the newspapers of today)
Name one difference between colonial newspapers and newspapers of today.
What is (answers will vary...opinionated, more political, mostly text, no photos/graphics, etc)
The first newspaper ever published in the American colonies
What is PUBLICK OCCURENCES?
A newspaper that was sold for a penny and widely increased the audience.
What is THE PENNY PRESS?
This journalist published the first penny press newspaper, the "New York Sun"
Who is BENJAMIN DAY?
Which type of journalism is blamed for starting the Spanish-American War?
What is YELLOW JOURNALISM?
This is the document that guarantees Freedom of the Press.
What is THE BILL OF RIGHTS?
Unethical, irresponsible journalism that emphasizes hoaxes, screaming headlines, frauds, and self-promotion
What is YELLOW JOURNALISM?
In 1791, this guaranteed freedom of the press in the United States
What is THE FIRST AMENDMENT? (BILL OF RIGHTS)
This journalist was a political cartoonist who drew for 72 years, from the Great Depression to Nixon's resignation
Who is HERBERT BLOCK AKA HERBLOCK
This event, which led to President Nixon's resignation, is an example of investigative journalism.
What is THE WATERGATE SCANDAL?
This is the first continuously published newspaper.
What is THE BOSTON NEWSLETTER?
Journalism that exposes wrongdoing in the hopes for social justice
What is MUCKRAKING JOURNALISM?
The invention of this led to the inverted pyramid style of reporting.
What is THE TELEGRAPH?
This is a journalist, feminist, and activist who advocated for women’s rights
Who is GLORIA STEINEM?
This is a journalistic writing structure in which the most important, or essential information comes first, and as the story goes on, the information gets less and less important.
What is INVERTED PYRAMID?
This is publication of false statement of fact that seriously damages an individual’s reputation.
What is LIBEL?
Watergate is an example of this type of journalism.
What is INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM?
The First Amendment was passed in this year.
What is 1791?
This journalist was an African American journalist who started the "Chicago Defender" and campaigned for racial equality?
Who is ROBERT S ABBOTT?
Explain one way that journalism allows DEMOCRACY to function.
Answers may vary but must be approved by the Master, Miss G.
These essays convinced Americans that a Constitution was necessary for the new nation.
What are THE FEDERALIST PAPERS?
This is journalism that lets any average person participate in the journalistic process, mainly through modern technology.
What is CITIZEN JOURNALISM?
This trial established truth as a defense to libel.
What is JOHN PETER ZENGER TRIAL?