History of Journalism

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What is Yellow Journalism?

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Journalism that exploits, distorts, or exaggerates the news to create sensations and attract readers

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What was a major consequence of Yellow Journalism in the late 19th century?

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Outbreak of the Spanish-American War

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Which of the following best describes the intent behind Yellow Journalism? To inform the public with facts, To entertain and attract readers, To promote scientific research, To provide educational content

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To entertain and attract readers

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What was the first newspaper?

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Publick Occurrences

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started in 1690

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Who were the prominent figures associated with Yellow Journalism in the late 19th century?

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Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst

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How did Yellow Journalism impact public opinion during the Spanish-American War?

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It led to increased support for the war

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Which of the following is a characteristic of Yellow Journalism? In-depth analysis, Use of sensational headlines, Focus on factual accuracy, Objective reporting

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Use of sensational headlines

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What was the first continuously published newspaper?

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The Boston News Letter

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Started in 1704

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What technique is commonly used in Yellow Journalism to attract readers?

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Use of sensational headlines

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How did Yellow Journalism differ from traditional journalism in the late 19th century?

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It prioritized sensationalism over facts.