Newspapers and Journalism Lecture

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During the trial of Kip Rhinelander, Alice was required to disrobe on the witness stand for the jury to inspect her skin color.

True

Emile Gov Roe, the editor-in-chief, used Photoshop to create a picture for the trial of Kip Rhinelander.

False

The Lindbergh baby kidnapping case involved Bruno Richard Hauptmann, who was arrested and had a trial that lasted 300 days.

False

The bombing of Pearl Harbor by the Japanese led the U.S. to declare war on Japan only.

False Signup and view all the answers

The U.S. involvement in World War II continued until Japan surrendered on September 2nd, 1945.

True Signup and view all the answers

Newspapers during the time preferred interpretive news reporting over breaking news coverage.

False Signup and view all the answers

Joseph McCarthy was a Senator from Wisconsin who led a smear campaign against liberals in Hollywood.

True Signup and view all the answers

The House Committee on Unamerican Activities was established in 1960.

False Signup and view all the answers

McCarthy's heavy-handed tactics were praised by the media during his accusations.

False Signup and view all the answers

USA Today was the first newspaper printed in color.

False Signup and view all the answers

Investigative journalism gained prominence around 1980 during the civil rights movement.

True Signup and view all the answers

The Pentagon Papers leak and Watergate scandal contributed to a new era of adversarial journalism.

True Signup and view all the answers

Convergence journalism involves combining text, photos, and videos to tell a story.

True Signup and view all the answers

Google desktop publishing replaced typesetting in the journalism industry.

True Signup and view all the answers

During McCarthyism, the media played a crucial role in fact-checking and responsible reporting.

False Signup and view all the answers

The Gannett Corporation launched USA Today in 1982, offering non-controversial national news in a simple writing style.

True Signup and view all the answers

Benjamin Franklin published the New York Gazette.

False Signup and view all the answers

The Associated Press was established by Horace Greeley.

False Signup and view all the answers

Yellow journalism emerged during the American Revolution.

False Signup and view all the answers

The inverted pyramid and objectivity emerged as journalism practices during the Industrial Revolution.

False Signup and view all the answers

Specialized newspapers emerged for social reform during the Industrial Revolution.

True Signup and view all the answers

The roaring 1920s saw a decline in sensationalism in newspapers.

False Signup and view all the answers

Benjamin Day launched the New York Herald.

False Signup and view all the answers

Penny press made newspapers more expensive for the lower class.

False Signup and view all the answers

Newspapers licensed by the British government in early America had wide circulation.

False Signup and view all the answers

The mission of Pennsylvania Gazette was to promote censorship.

False Signup and view all the answers

What controversial trial involving a socialite and his mixed-race wife required the wife to disrobe on the witness stand for the jury to inspect her skin color?

Kip Rhinelander trial Signup and view all the answers

In what year did the U.S. enter World War II after the bombing of Pearl Harbor?

1941 Signup and view all the answers

Who was arrested and tried in the Lindbergh baby kidnapping case, which involved 300 reporters and lasted 28 days?

Bruno Richard Hauptmann Signup and view all the answers

What event marked the end of the U.S. involvement in World War II?

Japan's surrender on September 2nd, 1945 Signup and view all the answers

During the Great Depression, what type of news reporting did readers demand more of, despite the sensationalism of the time?

Objective and interpretive news reporting Signup and view all the answers

What major event led to the U.S. declaring war on Japan and subsequently on Germany, Italy, Bulgaria, Romania, and Hungary?

The bombing of Pearl Harbor Signup and view all the answers

What key elements define a newspaper according to the text?

Geographically limited medium, regular publication, contains news, commentary, features, photographs, and advertising Signup and view all the answers

Who launched the Pennsylvania Gazette and what mission did it promote?

Benjamin Franklin; struggle for freedom of expression and the mission to allow truth as a defense for libel Signup and view all the answers

What major shift occurred in newspapers during the American Revolution?

Newspapers became more opinion-oriented and used as propaganda Signup and view all the answers

What impact did the penny press have on newspapers in the late 1800s?

Made newspapers affordable to the growing urban lower class and introduced human-interest stories and sensationalism Signup and view all the answers

Who established the modern newspaper with specialized reporters and professional journalism practices?

Benjamin Day; James Gordon Bennett Signup and view all the answers

What developments occurred with the establishment of the Associated Press?

Added the creation of wire services and consistent news style Signup and view all the answers

What practices emerged in journalism during the Civil War?

Extensive news coverage and illustrations were used; the inverted pyramid and objectivity emerged as journalism practices Signup and view all the answers

What characterized yellow journalism at the end of the 1800s?

Selling newspapers with sensational content and contributing to the rise of newspaper empires Signup and view all the answers

What changes occurred in journalism post-World War I and the beginning of the Vietnam War?

Public affairs reporting became important and objectivity became the ideal for reporters Signup and view all the answers

What marked the era of the roaring 1920s in newspaper history?

Lust for sensationalism; New York Daily News becoming the first tabloid and the most popular in the US Signup and view all the answers

Who coined the term 'McCarthyism' and why?

Political cartoonist Herbert Block coined the term 'McCarthyism' to criticize Senator Joseph McCarthy's smear campaign against communists and liberals in the US government and Hollywood. Signup and view all the answers

What significant event in the early 1970s did Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward report on?

Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward broke the Watergate story for the Washington Post in the early 1970s. Signup and view all the answers

Which corporation launched USA Today and what made it unique?

The Gannett Corporation launched USA Today, which was the first newspaper printed in color and offered non-controversial national news in a simple writing style. Signup and view all the answers

What technological advancements changed journalism in the computer age?

Computer technology and the internet became household tools, enhancing efficiency and news gathering abilities. Signup and view all the answers

What role did convergence journalism play in modern storytelling?

Convergence journalism involves combining text, photos, and videos to tell a story. Signup and view all the answers

How did the media contribute to the rise and fall of McCarthyism?

The media was negligent at first but later fact-checked McCarthy's propaganda, leading to his downfall. Signup and view all the answers

What impact did the leak of the Pentagon Papers and the Watergate scandal have on journalism?

The Pentagon Papers leak and Watergate scandal ushered in a new era of investigative and adversarial journalism. Signup and view all the answers

How did the civil rights movement and opposition to the Vietnam War influence journalism around 1980?

Around 1980, the civil rights movement and opposition to the Vietnam War led to the prominence of investigative journalism. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Americans fear the spread of communism after World War II?

Americans feared the spread of communism due to the establishment of communist control in Eastern Europe and China. Signup and view all the answers

What tactics did Senator Joseph McCarthy employ during his smear campaign?

Senator Joseph McCarthy used bullying and innuendo to identify communists in the US government and Hollywood. Signup and view all the answers

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During the trial of Kip Rhinelander, Alice was required to disrobe on the witness stand for the jury to inspect her skin color.

Emile Gov Roe, the editor-in-chief, used Photoshop to create a picture for the trial of Kip Rhinelander.

The Lindbergh baby kidnapping case involved Bruno Richard Hauptmann, who was arrested and had a trial that lasted 300 days.

The bombing of Pearl Harbor by the Japanese led the U.S. to declare war on Japan only.

The U.S. involvement in World War II continued until Japan surrendered on September 2nd, 1945.

Newspapers during the time preferred interpretive news reporting over breaking news coverage.

Joseph McCarthy was a Senator from Wisconsin who led a smear campaign against liberals in Hollywood.

The House Committee on Unamerican Activities was established in 1960.

McCarthy's heavy-handed tactics were praised by the media during his accusations.

USA Today was the first newspaper printed in color.

Investigative journalism gained prominence around 1980 during the civil rights movement.

The Pentagon Papers leak and Watergate scandal contributed to a new era of adversarial journalism.

Convergence journalism involves combining text, photos, and videos to tell a story.

Google desktop publishing replaced typesetting in the journalism industry.

During McCarthyism, the media played a crucial role in fact-checking and responsible reporting.

The Gannett Corporation launched USA Today in 1982, offering non-controversial national news in a simple writing style.

Benjamin Franklin published the New York Gazette.

The Associated Press was established by Horace Greeley.

Yellow journalism emerged during the American Revolution.

The inverted pyramid and objectivity emerged as journalism practices during the Industrial Revolution.

Specialized newspapers emerged for social reform during the Industrial Revolution.

The roaring 1920s saw a decline in sensationalism in newspapers.

Benjamin Day launched the New York Herald.

Penny press made newspapers more expensive for the lower class.

Newspapers licensed by the British government in early America had wide circulation.

The mission of Pennsylvania Gazette was to promote censorship.

What controversial trial involving a socialite and his mixed-race wife required the wife to disrobe on the witness stand for the jury to inspect her skin color?

In what year did the U.S. enter World War II after the bombing of Pearl Harbor?

Who was arrested and tried in the Lindbergh baby kidnapping case, which involved 300 reporters and lasted 28 days?

What event marked the end of the U.S. involvement in World War II?

During the Great Depression, what type of news reporting did readers demand more of, despite the sensationalism of the time?

What major event led to the U.S. declaring war on Japan and subsequently on Germany, Italy, Bulgaria, Romania, and Hungary?

What key elements define a newspaper according to the text?

Who launched the Pennsylvania Gazette and what mission did it promote?

What major shift occurred in newspapers during the American Revolution?

What impact did the penny press have on newspapers in the late 1800s?

Who established the modern newspaper with specialized reporters and professional journalism practices?

What developments occurred with the establishment of the Associated Press?

What practices emerged in journalism during the Civil War?

What characterized yellow journalism at the end of the 1800s?

What changes occurred in journalism post-World War I and the beginning of the Vietnam War?

What marked the era of the roaring 1920s in newspaper history?

Who coined the term 'McCarthyism' and why?

What significant event in the early 1970s did Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward report on?

Which corporation launched USA Today and what made it unique?

What technological advancements changed journalism in the computer age?

What role did convergence journalism play in modern storytelling?

How did the media contribute to the rise and fall of McCarthyism?

What impact did the leak of the Pentagon Papers and the Watergate scandal have on journalism?

How did the civil rights movement and opposition to the Vietnam War influence journalism around 1980?

Why did Americans fear the spread of communism after World War II?

What tactics did Senator Joseph McCarthy employ during his smear campaign?

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