The Role of Journalism in the Cuban Rebellion

The Role of Journalism in the Cuban Rebellion

Assessment

Interactive Video

Journalism

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Nancy Jackson

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the significant achievement of Joseph Pulitzer's New York World and William Randolph Hearst's New York Journal in 1897?

They opened a journalism school.

They started a radio station.

They launched a new newspaper.

They solved the jigsaw murder mystery.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Hearst use Evangelina Cisneros' story in the context of the Cuban rebellion?

As a narrative of political stability.

As a symbol of Cuban oppression under Spanish rule.

As a tale of economic prosperity.

As a story of American heroism.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was sent to Cuba to orchestrate Evangelina Cisneros' escape?

Evangelina Cisneros

William Randolph Hearst

Carl Decker

Joseph Pulitzer

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main objective of Carl Decker's mission in Cuba?

To report on the Cuban economy.

To start a new newspaper.

To break Evangelina Cisneros out of jail.

To negotiate with Spanish officials.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How was Evangelina Cisneros disguised during her escape?

As a boy

As a soldier

As a journalist

As a nurse