Mass Media
and its influence in the late 19th
and early 20th centuries
What is mass media?
Communication that can reach a
large audience of people
- Inventions of the telegraph and
radio increased the
audience/influence of the press
Yellow Journalism
The reporting of exaggerated
stories in newspapers to increase
sales
-scandalous stories/large
shocking illustrations
Muckrakers
Journalists who “raked up” and exposed
corruption and problems of society
Political Cartoons
Illustrations with a political or social message,
usually relates to current events or politics
Extra Credit!! Due Tuesday, Jan. 28th
● Find an example of
● Write Up
muckraking, yellow
○ 1 - 2 paragraphs
journalism or political
○ Explain how your
example illustrates
cartoon
○ Must be current - created
in the past 5 years
○ Include copy of example
to turn in w/ write up
muckraking, yellow
journalism, or a political
cartoon
○ Where did you find it?
○ What’s the purpose?