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Pulitzer and Hearst helped increase literacy by making newspapers affordable and engaging.

Why did the elite support the creation of museums and libraries in the late 19th century?

Urban Culture and Journalism

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1
Why did the elite support the creation of museums and libraries in the late 19th century?
to entertain the working class
To make money
to socially advance and show national pride
to compete with European institutions.
2
Pulitzer and Hearst helped increase literacy by making newspapers affordable and engaging.
False
True
3
What was a major effect of journalism in the late 19th century?
It shaped public opinion and exposed corruption
It was only available to the wealthy
It discouraged literacy and civic engagement
It only focused on entertainment news
4
What is “yellow journalism”?
A form of journalism that strictly follows facts
A style of writing that only includes short articles
Sensationalized news that exaggerates stories to attract readers
A focus on environmental news
5
How much money did Andrew Carnegie spend to establish libraries across the U.S.?
$100,000
$11.5 million
$100 million
$32.7 million
6
Which was the first major art museum in the United States, opening in 1869?
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
The Museum of Modern Art
The Corcoran Gallery of Art
The Smithsonian Institution