TEXES PART 1

What was the main purpose of mass media as described in the document?

• To entertain and persuade only

• To evaluate messages and understand content from different perspectives

• To transmit culture exclusively

• To provide only news updates

Who was John Peter Zenger, and what was he known for?

• A 19th-century novelist

• A publisher and printer known for his trial related to freedom of the press

• A famous radio broadcaster

• A television producer

What does the First Amendment protect?

• The right to bear arms

• Freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly, and petition

• The right to privacy

• The right to vote

What is Yellow Journalism?

• A style of journalism that focuses on factual reporting

• A writing style that distorts and exaggerates material to create controversy

• A type of journalism that focuses on environmental issues

• A form of journalism that reports on financial news

When did radio become commonly used in the United States?

• 1890s

• 1920s to early 1950s

• After World War II

• 21st century

What was the Penny Press known for in the 19th century?

• Targeting only the upper social classes

• Extending journalism beyond upper social classes

• Focusing solely on political news

• Publishing only monthly magazines

What are some characteristics of the Internet as mentioned in the document?

• Limited capacity and delayed interaction

• Capacity, flexibility, permanence, immediacy, and interactive

• Only text-based communication

• Exclusively for government use

Who was arrested in 1734 for criticizing Governor William Cosby?

• John Peter Zenger

• Johann Gutenberg

• Benjamin Franklin

• Frederick Douglass

What significant invention is Johann Gutenberg known for?

• The steam engine

• The printing press

• The telephone

• The light bulb

Which newspaper did Benjamin Franklin edit and print?

• New York Times

• Pennsylvania Gazette

• The Washington Post

• The Boston Globe