Which of the Following Is a Characteristic of Newspapers in Colonial

question 62

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a characteristic of newspapers in colonial America?

• A) relatively high levels of circulation
• B) the practice of yellow journalism
• C) stories from journalists known as "muckrakers"
• D) only available in major cities
• E) lack of political news

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Definitions:

Estate

The total of all the assets, properties, and liabilities that a person leaves behind upon death.

Fraud

(1) An intentional deception that causes harm to another. (2) A basis for contesting a will if the testator relied on false statements when he or she made the will.

False Statements

Assertions or claims that are not true, which in certain contexts, such as under oath in court or in financial reporting, can be illegal or fraudulent.

Undue Influence

A legal term referring to a situation where an individual is able to persuade another's decisions due to the relationship between the two parties.