10 Questions
In which century was journalism censored by governments?
18th century
Who referred to journalism as the fourth estate in the late 18th century?
Edmund Burke
Which amendment of the US Constitution protects freedom of the press?
First amendment
What was the goal of The New York Herald when it was started in 1835?
To provide unbiased news
When did newspapers become national?
1850s
When did investigative journalism emerge?
Early 20th century
What was the impact of the Watergate scandal?
It led to Nixon's resignation
What did the Panama Papers expose?
Tax evasion by wealthy individuals
What did the Harvey Weinstein scandal spark?
The #MeToo movement
How has journalism evolved over time?
It has become more independent and free from government control
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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