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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.
During the trial of Kip Rhinelander, Alice was required to disrobe on the witness stand for the jury to inspect her skin color.
True (A)
Emile Gov Roe, the editor-in-chief, used Photoshop to create a picture for the trial of Kip Rhinelander.
Emile Gov Roe, the editor-in-chief, used Photoshop to create a picture for the trial of Kip Rhinelander.
False (B)
The Lindbergh baby kidnapping case involved Bruno Richard Hauptmann, who was arrested and had a trial that lasted 300 days.
The Lindbergh baby kidnapping case involved Bruno Richard Hauptmann, who was arrested and had a trial that lasted 300 days.
False (B)
The bombing of Pearl Harbor by the Japanese led the U.S. to declare war on Japan only.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The House Committee on Unamerican Activities was established in 1960.
McCarthy's heavy-handed tactics were praised by the media during his accusations.
McCarthy's heavy-handed tactics were praised by the media during his accusations.
USA Today was the first newspaper printed in color.
USA Today was the first newspaper printed in color.
Investigative journalism gained prominence around 1980 during the civil rights movement.
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.
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.
Convergence journalism involves combining text, photos, and videos to tell a story.
Google desktop publishing replaced typesetting in the journalism industry.
Google desktop publishing replaced typesetting in the journalism industry.
During McCarthyism, the media played a crucial role in fact-checking and responsible reporting.
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.
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.
Benjamin Franklin published the New York Gazette.
The Associated Press was established by Horace Greeley.
The Associated Press was established by Horace Greeley.
Yellow journalism emerged during the American Revolution.
Yellow journalism emerged during the American Revolution.
The inverted pyramid and objectivity emerged as journalism practices during the Industrial Revolution.
The inverted pyramid and objectivity emerged as journalism practices during the Industrial Revolution.
Specialized newspapers emerged for social reform during the Industrial Revolution.
Specialized newspapers emerged for social reform during the Industrial Revolution.
The roaring 1920s saw a decline in sensationalism in newspapers.
The roaring 1920s saw a decline in sensationalism in newspapers.
Benjamin Day launched the New York Herald.
Benjamin Day launched the New York Herald.
Penny press made newspapers more expensive for the lower class.
Penny press made newspapers more expensive for the lower class.
Newspapers licensed by the British government in early America had wide circulation.
Newspapers licensed by the British government in early America had wide circulation.
The mission of Pennsylvania Gazette was to promote censorship.
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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 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?
What key elements define a newspaper according to the text?
Who launched the Pennsylvania Gazette and what mission did it promote?
Who launched the Pennsylvania Gazette and what mission did it promote?
What major shift occurred in newspapers during the American Revolution?
What major shift occurred in newspapers during the American Revolution?
What impact did the penny press have on newspapers in the late 1800s?
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?
Who established the modern newspaper with specialized reporters and professional journalism practices?
What developments occurred with the establishment of the Associated Press?
What developments occurred with the establishment of the Associated Press?
What practices emerged in journalism during the Civil War?
What practices emerged in journalism during the Civil War?
What characterized yellow journalism at the end of the 1800s?
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 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?
What marked the era of the roaring 1920s in newspaper history?
Who coined the term 'McCarthyism' and why?
Who coined the term 'McCarthyism' and why?
What significant event in the early 1970s did Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward report on?
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?
Which corporation launched USA Today and what made it unique?
What technological advancements changed journalism in the computer age?
What technological advancements changed journalism in the computer age?
What role did convergence journalism play in modern storytelling?
What role did convergence journalism play in modern storytelling?
How did the media contribute to the rise and fall of McCarthyism?
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?
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?
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?
Why did Americans fear the spread of communism after World War II?
What tactics did Senator Joseph McCarthy employ during his smear campaign?
What tactics did Senator Joseph McCarthy employ during his smear campaign?
