American Press Evolution Quiz

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What was the primary source of financial support for the partisan press?

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.

What was the impact of penny press on paper production?

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.

What was a characteristic of yellow journalism?

Focused on delivering factual information.
Unbiased reporting of news events.
Sensational, exaggerated, manufactured content. (correct)
Supported by credible sources.

What was the purpose of the American press in the 1600s through the 1800s?

<p>Fulfilled Americans’ “need to know,” whether they wanted coverage of the political scene, exposés of corruption in business, or entertaining perspectives on current events. (B)</p>