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Questions and Answers
In which century was journalism censored by governments?
In which century was journalism censored by governments?
- 18th century (correct)
- 19th century
- 17th century
- 16th century
Who referred to journalism as the fourth estate in the late 18th century?
Who referred to journalism as the fourth estate in the late 18th century?
- Benjamin Franklin
- George Washington
- Thomas Jefferson
- Edmund Burke (correct)
Which amendment of the US Constitution protects freedom of the press?
Which amendment of the US Constitution protects freedom of the press?
- Fourth amendment
- Third amendment
- Second amendment
- First amendment (correct)
What was the goal of The New York Herald when it was started in 1835?
What was the goal of The New York Herald when it was started in 1835?
When did newspapers become national?
When did newspapers become national?
When did investigative journalism emerge?
When did investigative journalism emerge?
What was the impact of the Watergate scandal?
What was the impact of the Watergate scandal?
What did the Panama Papers expose?
What did the Panama Papers expose?
What did the Harvey Weinstein scandal spark?
What did the Harvey Weinstein scandal spark?
How has journalism evolved over time?
How has journalism evolved over time?
Study Notes
- Journalism was censored by governments in the 18th century.
- Edmund Burke called journalism the fourth estate in the late 18th century.
- The first amendment of the US Constitution protects freedom of the press.
- The New York Herald was started in 1835 with the goal of providing unbiased news.
- Newspapers became national in the 1850s.
- Investigative journalism emerged in the early 20th century.
- The Watergate scandal in the 1970s led to Nixon's resignation.
- The Panama Papers in 2016 exposed tax evasion by wealthy individuals.
- The Harvey Weinstein scandal in 2017 sparked the #MeToo movement.
- Journalism has become more independent and free from government control over time.
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Description
"From censorship to scandal: explore the evolution of journalism throughout history with our informative quiz. Test your knowledge on pivotal moments such as Watergate and the #MeToo movement, and learn about the emergence of investigative journalism and the fight for freedom of the press. Discover how newspapers became national and unbiased, and how journalism has evolved to become more independent over time. Don't miss out on this enlightening journey through media history!"
