NYC Newspaper Strike

NYC Newspaper Strike

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Interactive Video

Journalism, Business, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

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The video discusses the New York City newspaper strike that began on June 30th, halting the distribution of major dailies with a combined circulation of 5 million. Despite the strike, New Yorkers' demand for news led to increased sales at newspaper offices. Only a limited number of copies were printed to meet this demand.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When did the newspaper strike in New York City begin?

June 30th

June 15th

July 1st

June 1st

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the effect of the strike on the distribution of newspapers?

Distribution was halted

Increased distribution

Distribution increased slightly

Distribution was unaffected

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many copies were the affected newspapers circulating daily before the strike?

1,000,000

3,000,000

5,000,000

7,000,000

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary method of selling newspapers during the strike?

Online sales

Home delivery

Over the counter sales

Subscription service

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reason for printing only a small number of copies during the strike?

To test new printing methods

To increase demand

To meet over the counter sales

To reduce costs