Newsboys Strike and Hearst's Response

The video discusses the role of newsboys in the expansion of Hearst's newspaper empire. It highlights the financial burden placed on them due to a price increase during the Spanish-American War. After the war, when sales dropped, the newsboys were left struggling. This led to a strike against Hearst and Pulitzer, who refused to lower prices. The strike gained support from labor unions, the public, and rival newspapers. The newsboys formed a union, challenging Hearst's stance on worker movements.

What role did the newsboys play in Hearst's newspaper business?

• They distributed the newspapers to the public.

• They were responsible for writing articles.

• They managed the financial accounts.

• They edited the newspaper content.

What financial risk did the newsboys face when selling newspapers?

• They had to pay for unsold newspapers.

• They were fined for late deliveries.

• They had to pay a monthly subscription fee.

• They were charged for newspaper damages.

Why did Hearst and Pulitzer raise the price of newspapers during the Spanish-American War?

• To increase their profits.

• To cover the costs of news coverage in Cuba.

• To discourage newsboys from selling papers.

• To compete with other newspapers.

What was the newsboys' main demand during their strike?

• Better working conditions.

• Lower wholesale prices for newspapers.

• Higher wages for their work.

• More newspapers to sell.

Who was Kid Blink?

• A journalist covering the strike.

• A rival newspaper owner.

• A politician supporting the newsboys.

• A leader of the newsboys' strike.

Which groups supported the newsboys during their strike?

• Only their parents.

• Only labor unions.

• Only rival newspapers.

• Labor unions, parents, and rival newspapers.

How did rival newspapers benefit from the newsboys' strike?

• They increased their own newspaper prices.

• They gained more readers by supporting the newsboys.

• They hired the striking newsboys.

• They stopped publishing during the strike.

What significant action did the newsboys take to strengthen their cause?

• They formed their own union.

• They started their own newspaper.

• They lowered their newspaper prices.

• They stopped selling newspapers permanently.

How did Hearst react to the newsboys' union and political support?

• He ignored their actions.

• He supported their movement.

• He was surprised and challenged by it.

• He immediately lowered newspaper prices.

What was Hearst's general stance on worker movements?

• He was indifferent to them.

• He supported them unconditionally.

• He opposed them completely.

• He supported them unless they challenged him.