UNT JOUR 4820 - 1st Major Test Study Guide Flashcards
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Puritan theology
Emphasized individual Bible reading, fostering literacy and a culture of debate.
Press freedom
The right to publish information without government interference.
John Peter Zenger trial
A landmark case in 1735 that established truth as a defense against libel.
The Stamp Act
A 1765 tax that imposed fees on printed materials, leading to colonial unrest.
The First Amendment
Ratified in 1791, it protects freedoms of speech, press, religion, assembly, and petition.
Abolitionist newspapers
Publications that advocated for the end of slavery and civil rights.
Telegraph
A communication device that revolutionized reporting during the Civil War.
WWI propaganda
Government efforts to shape public opinion through media narratives.
Post-war strikes
Labor unrest following WWI, resulting from economic and social tensions.
Birth of a Nation
A film that glorified the KKK and was praised by President Woodrow Wilson.