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J201 Exam 1 UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers The definition of mass media (what is a "medium"? what is "mass"?) - CORRECT ANSWER - a medium of communication (such as newspapers, radio, or television) that is designed to reach the mass of the people Martin Luther - CORRECT A...

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J201 Exam 1 UPDATED ACTUAL Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
The definition of mass media (what is a "medium"? what is "mass"?) - CORRECT
ANSWER - a medium of communication (such as newspapers, radio, or television) that is
designed to reach the mass of the people


Martin Luther - CORRECT ANSWER - Martin Luther (1483—1546) German theologian,
professor, pastor, and church reformer. Luther began the Protestant Reformation with the
publication of his Ninety-Five Theses on October 31, 1517. In this publication, he attacked the
Church's sale of indulgences.


Key characteristics of early American press - CORRECT ANSWER - mostly religious,
censored by crown, ways to promote towns, ballads were way to spread news to illiterate people.
really hard to print so papers only came out like once a week.


John Peter Zenger case - CORRECT ANSWER - published a paper called the new york
weekly journal and pointed out the actions of the corrupt royal governor, WILLIAM S. COSBY.
he was put in jail for libel but was let free and not guilty this made publishers not fear reporting
negative truths about people in power


The Stamp Act in press context - CORRECT ANSWER - The Stamp Act was passed by the
British Parliament on March 22, 1765. The new tax was imposed on all American colonists and
required them to pay a tax on every piece of printed paper they used. Ship's papers, legal
documents, licenses, newspapers, other publications, and even playing cards were taxed.


The role of the press in American independence - CORRECT ANSWER - pamphlets thomas
paines common sense He argued for two main points: (1) independence from England and (2) the
creation of a democratic republic


The partisan press: relationship between newspapers and parties; the role of both in political
participation - CORRECT ANSWER - - Once America broke off from England, the press took
off

, - Anti-federalists vs. federalists
- Claimed washington botched nation
- Talked about jefferson's affair with a slave
- In 20s no partisan press


Newspapers as community boosters - CORRECT ANSWER - newspapers signified that your
town had importance


Effect of World War I on journalism - CORRECT ANSWER - - Considered a crime to
undermine war effort (bill made by Woodrow Wilson)
Called Espionage Act
Takes away freedom of press
Obama still using espionage act
- Sets standard that it's more important for newspapers to be loyal than honest
- Censorship has another form like couldnt do anything against war effort as well as Propaganda
promoting war effort
Sour crout--->liberty cabbage


New communication technologies and audience interaction - CORRECT ANSWER -
roosevelt fireside chat talked about WW2
communication technologies and audience interaction
The black press
Gave voice to black people
Black people invisible in white newspapers unless convicted of crime
Radio
Franklin roosevelt
Fireside chats
People casually chatting
1st time there's a national audience

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