History of American Newspapers Quiz

What was the name of the first newspaper published in America?

• The New York Times

• Publick Occurences

• The Penny Press

• The Boston Gazette

What did the first American newspapers often contain?

• Advertisements

• Letters or essays

• Photographs

• Comics

What tag did many first newspapers carry to indicate they were monitored by the British government?

• "By order"

• "By authority"

• "By the king"

• "By the queen"

Which amendment guarantees freedom of speech and freedom of the press in the United States?

• First Amendment

• Second Amendment

• Third Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

Which newspaper was considered to be the best in the country by journalists at the time?

• The Washington Post

• The Boston Globe

• The New York Times

• The Chicago Tribune

How many competing newspapers do major cities now have?

• 1 or 2

• 3 or 4

• 5 or 6

• 7 or 8

What is included in the Bill of Rights?

• The First Amendment

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Emancipation Proclamation

What was the primary content of the first American newspapers?

• News reports

• Letters or essays

• Advertisements

• Editorials

What was the main reason for the name "Penny Press"?

• It was printed on cheap paper

• It was sold for one penny

• It was published daily

• It was a small-sized newspaper

What did the Zenger trial establish in a court of law?

• Freedom of speech

• Right to privacy

• Truth as a defense

• Freedom of religion