Media Literacy: Historical, Economic, and Political Contexts of Media

Question 1

Who set the goal that America would put a man on the Moon by the end of the 1960s?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

President John F. Kennedy

Question 2

Which phrase defines “rhetoric” best?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

persuasive, influential, and pleasing speech

Question 3

Which of the following is not an advantage of television media over print media?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Television media regularly use investigative journalists to present detailed stories to the audience on all its major headlines.

Question 4

Which statement was not a criticism of television media in the 1960s?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Television promoted patriotism.

Question 5

Who was known as the most trusted man in America during the 1960s?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Walter Cronkite

Question 6

Which statement is false?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Words such as honor, duty, and courage were specifically kept out of the media so that people would view the space program without bias.

Question 7

Which phrase defines “consumerism” best?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

the concept that a high rate of consumption and spending are the basis for a sound economy

Question 8

All of the following had a positive impact on promoting the space program during the 1960s except __________.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

the penny papers

Question 9

Which statement illustrates social context best?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

News media used technology to broadcast live the events of the Moon landing.

Question 10

Which statement is false?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

During the 1960s, people were completely trusting of television technology and felt that it promoted individualism and peace.

Media Literacy: Historical, Economic, and Political Contexts of Media Answers