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Which century saw governments censoring journalism?
Which century saw governments censoring journalism?
- 18th century (correct)
- 20th century
- 19th century
- 17th century
Who referred to journalism as the fourth estate?
Who referred to journalism as the fourth estate?
- Edmund Burke (correct)
- John Adams
- Thomas Jefferson
- Benjamin Franklin
Which amendment of the US Constitution protects freedom of the press?
Which amendment of the US Constitution protects freedom of the press?
- First Amendment (correct)
- Third Amendment
- Fourth Amendment
- Second Amendment
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?
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When did newspapers become national?
When did newspapers become national?
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When did investigative journalism emerge?
When did investigative journalism emerge?
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What was the impact of the Watergate scandal in the 1970s?
What was the impact of the Watergate scandal in the 1970s?
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What did the Panama Papers in 2016 expose?
What did the Panama Papers in 2016 expose?
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What did the Harvey Weinstein scandal in 2017 spark?
What did the Harvey Weinstein scandal in 2017 spark?
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How has journalism evolved over time?
How has journalism evolved over time?
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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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