Chapter 23

Journalism
Mr. Roark
Chapter 23, 24 Twentieth Century, Law & The Journalist

p. 423 1. Describe the “Century of Technology.” What were 3 important events during this time?
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p. 425 2. Explain why the decline of newspapers happened and why it’s even worse today.

p. 427 3. In regard to radio, what is one of the greatest achievements of mankind?

p. 428 – 430 4. Describe some of the problems with radio and the harnessing of this media. When did radio finally prosper (p. 429)?

p. 429, 430 5. What is the FCC? Who is Edward R. Murrow. Why is he important?

p. 431 6. Explain Time and the Newsmagazine 2-3 sentences.

p. 432 7. Explain what replace the age of radio. How long did it take?

p. 437 8. When did the power of newspapers begin to erode? Why?

p. 440, 441 9. Explain the following statement and how it affects newspapers: “The web is now a “place,” virtual as it may be, where people do things, and one…is getting information.”