Why Did Newspapers Begin to Suffer in the 1920s with the Ascent

question 47

Multiple Choice

Why did newspapers begin to suffer in the 1920s with the ascent of radio?

• A) Radio offered the same news as newspapers, with the addition of lively commentators.
• B) Radio offered news more quickly than newspapers, and for free.
• C) Radio offered much shorter news reports in the form of news bulletins.
• D) Radio offered alternative news that was more sensationalist.

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Definitions:

Structural-Level Explanation

An explanation focusing on the overarching structures within a society (such as institutions, norms, and systems) that shape individual and group behavior.

Racist And Sexist Discrimination

Prejudice or discrimination based on race or sex, where individuals are treated unfairly or oppressed due to their racial background or gender.

Reserve

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Social Stratification

The hierarchical arrangement of individuals within a society, based on factors such as wealth, race, education, and power.