Early Journalists
Modern Journalists
First Amendment Cases
Johannes Gutenberg
Mystery Category
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What is the definition of a town crier?
A male, usually, who delivered info or news they were told, by voice, in a central area.
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Do modern journalists use technology for recording the news or do they use written script for recording the news.
Modern journalists use technology for recording the news.
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What was the case with the black arm bracelets called?
The case about with black arm bracelets was called Tinker v. Des Moines.
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What invention did Johannes Gutenberg invent? When was it invented?
Johannes Gutenberg invented the printing press in 1456.
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What is journalism?
Journalism is writing news and the process of making news.
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Why was the role of the town crier difficult?
The role of the town crier was difficult because the info wasn't always accurate and the news was delivered slower.
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Why are modern journalists important?
Modern journalists are important because they deliver the news to us more accurately than early journalists did.
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What was Tinker v. Des Moines case about?
Tinker v. Des Moines was about a group of people who protested about the Vietnam military by wearing black arm bracelets.
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Why was the printing press, made by Johannes Gutenberg, important?
It was important because it allowed info to be printed and spread to a wide audience and it made books more affordable.
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What are political watchdogs?
Political watchdogs are people who monitor the activities of our government and report any bad things.
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How does a game of telephone relate to early journalism?
The game of telephone and early journalism are alike because they both send off messages by voice.
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What are somethings we use today to get our news?
We use the internet, our cell phones, and newspapers.
300
How can the case Bethel v. Fraser relate to the First Amendment rule of defamatory?
The case Bethel v. Fraser is about a kid who wrote an article that was inappropriate and was suspended for it. This case relates to the defamatory rule because in the First Amendments, we have the freedom of press, however, we cannot use libelous material or defamatory words or they will result in consequences.
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What are/were the printing press and print both used for?
The printing press and printer are/were both used for making printing easier.
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How do socially important and entertaining news relate?
Socially important and entertaining news relate because they both give and provide interesting stories or topics to talk about.
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What are things that early journalists didn't use that modern journalists do use?
Early journalists didn't use technology and internet, but modern journalist do.
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What are examples of modern journalists and early journalists?
Early journalists are heralds and town criers, while modern journalists are reporters.
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What was the outcome of the Tinker v. Des Moines and the Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier?
The outcome of the Tinker v. Des Moines was that the court sided with the kids saying that they were expressing their opinions. The outcome of the Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier was that the court sided with the school saying that schools can censor the school news paper as apposed to the world news paper.
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What is the difference between the printing press and a printer?
A printer is more modern than the printing press.
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What was a similarity that town criers and heralds had?
Town criers and heralds both delivered messages and info by word of mouth/voice.
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Why don't we use much of things people back then used today?
We gained technology, a new way of transportation and new ways of getting and giving news.
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Is technological news an example of old ways of getting news? Why?
No. Technological news is what we use today. Back then they didn't have technology.
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Are the three case studies real world examples of the First Amendment? Why?
Yes, because they all teach about the First Amendment, what rules should be followed under the First Amendment, and what could possibly happen if these rules are not followed.
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What things could a printing press print?
A printing press could print magazines, books, or papers.
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Would a real world example of a political watchdog be watching Governor Chris Christie to make sure he uses his money properly? Yes or no? Why?
Yes, because a role of a political watchdog is to watch governors and make sure that they use their money properly.
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