The Evolution of News Coverage

What event in 1979 significantly changed the modern mediascape?

• The Watergate scandal

• The launch of CNN

• The Iran hostage crisis

• The fall of the Berlin Wall

Which major networks dominated American news coverage before the late 1970s?

• BBC, Al Jazeera, and Sky News

• NBC, CBS, and ABC

• Fox, CNN, and MSNBC

• PBS, NPR, and C-SPAN

What technological developments coincided with the Iran hostage crisis, making sensational news stories easier to disseminate?

• The internet and social media

• Digital cameras and smartphones

• Cable television and streaming services

• Videotape and affordable satellite feeds

What ethical issue arose from NBC's exclusive interview with an American hostage?

• The interview was manipulated by the CIA

• The interview was conducted without consent

• The interview was aired without proper fact-checking

• The interview included a statement by an Iranian militant

What type of programming became more common in news coverage as a result of the Iran hostage crisis?

• Live sports broadcasts

• Reality TV shows

• Confrontational programming

• Educational documentaries