Which of the following is a characteristic of early newspapers in the United States quizlet?

1- the overly dramatic, or sensational, stories about crimes, celebrities, disasters, scandals, and intrigue
2- investigative journalism: news reports that hunt out and expose corruption, particularly in business and government

Pulitzer:
-"New York World"
-wanted to serve no party but the people
-encouraged plain writing and maps to help immigrants and working-class understand the piece
-advertised consumer products
-crusaded for improved urban housing, better conditions for women, equitable labor laws, and campaigned against monopoly practices

Hearst:
-"New York Journal"
-invented interviews, faked pictures, and encouraged conflicts that might result in a story
-he is remembered as an unscrupulous publisher
-considered a champion of the underdog; had high number of working and middle class leaders

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