American Press Evolution Quiz

Disseminated the views of political parties

Partisan press was financially supported by political entities.

Sponsored by political parties, politicians, and partisan groups. (correct)

Critiqued the government.

Steam-powered presses replacing mechanical presses.

Factories make cheap machine-made paper to replace the expensive handmade paper. (correct)

Which dramatically lowered their cost.

Increased the demand for expensive handmade paper.

Focused on delivering factual information.

Unbiased reporting of news events.

Sensational, exaggerated, manufactured content. (correct)

Supported by credible sources.

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