How Did William Randolph Hearst and Joseph Pulitzer Change the Newspaper

question 62

Multiple Choice

How did William Randolph Hearst and Joseph Pulitzer change the newspaper industry?

• A) They set the precedent for accurately reporting stories in their respective newspapers
• B) They competed for readers by writing sensationalized stories that captured the reader's attention.
• C) They reformed the newspaper business by eliminating corruption.
• D) They introduced new printing techniques that eliminated the yellow color of newspapers.
• E) They no longer permitted their papers to represent one specific political party, and instead, focused on providing unbiased reporting.

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