Understanding the 1900 Bubonic Plague Outbreak in San Francisco

Understanding the 1900 Bubonic Plague Outbreak in San Francisco

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

9th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Jennifer Brown

FREE Resource

5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason for the sensational coverage by The New York Journal during the 1900 plague outbreak?

To provide accurate information to the public

To downplay the severity of the outbreak

To increase newspaper sales through sensationalism

To support local health officials

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did some San Francisco newspapers choose to stop covering the plague?

To avoid spreading panic among the public

To protect the city's economic interests

To support health officials in their efforts

To focus on other more important news stories

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the San Francisco Chronicle and the San Francisco Call respond to the plague outbreak?

They provided detailed scientific reports

They stopped covering the plague entirely

They supported health officials' efforts

They increased their coverage to inform the public

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary focus of the newspaper Chung Sai Yat Po during the plague outbreak?

To provide entertainment news to distract from the outbreak

To support the local government's economic policies

To advocate for the Chinese community and address their concerns

To sensationalize the outbreak for increased sales

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the tone of Chung Sai Yat Po change as more information about the plague became available?

It became more sensational and fear-inducing

It focused more on international news

It remained unchanged throughout the outbreak

It shifted to support cooperation with health officials

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