Freedom of the Press is guaranteed by which Amendment?
The 1st Amendment
100
What is Yellow Journalism?
News that relies on sensationalism, half-truths, lies and rumors to sell copies (a lot of copies).
100
What invention created "broadcasting" and allowed Americans to easily connect to the goings on in WWII?
Radio
200
What is the first paragraph of an article called?
The lead
200
Describe the Inverted-Pyramid structure
The beginning of the article includes the important, need-to-know information and the information becomes less and less important as the article goes on.
200
What was "Publick Occurrences"?
The first American newspaper
200
What is a Muckraker?
A journalist who exposed public corruption--often through somewhat questionable means.
200
What invention lead to Vietnam being the most well-recorded war in human history (up until that point)?
Television
300
Describe the following 1 of 6 reasons something is newsworthy: Timeliness
Timeliness refers to when an event happened recently
300
Describe the following 1 of 6 reasons something is newsworthy: Proximity
When an event happened nearby
300
Why was there only 1 copy of "Publick Occurences" published?
The British shut it down.
300
William Randolph Hearst's main competition was...?
Joseph Pulitzer
300
What famous journalists role to prominence during WWII with his "boys" who reported from overseas?
Ed Murrow
400
Describe the following 1 of 6 reasons something is newsworthy: Prominence
When a story involves someone famous or well-known
400
Describe the following 1 of 6 reasons something is newsworthy: Conflict
When an event involves disputes, arguments, or fighting
400
What trial established the idea that the press can publish whatever they want as long as its not libel?
The Zenger Trial
400
Which journalist posed as a mental patient in order to get an honest examination of living conditions for the mentally ill?
Nellie Bly
400
What was unprecedented about CNN when it came out in the 1980s?
It was a 24-hour news service.
500
Describe the following 1 of 6 reasons something is newsworthy: Novelty
When an event is strange, unique, or rare
500
Describe the following 1 of 6 reasons something is newsworthy: Human Interest
When an event is emotional and follows individual human lives and struggles.
500
What famous collection of essays was published in newspapers in the 1700s and convinced people to ratify the constitution?
The Federalist Papers
500
Which was was in-part caused by yellow journalism? (Think the USS Maine debacle)
The Spanish-American War
500
What 1950s Senator campaigned against communists but was ultimately exposed by the press?