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question 20- quote 3: george washington (1788)
\i entertain a high idea of the utility of periodical publications... to preserve the liberty, stimulate the industry, and improve the morals of a free and enlightened people.\

1. how does washington view the role of newspapers? *

1 point
a. as entertainment for citizens
b. as harmful to public morals
c. as essential to liberty and public knowledge
d. as tools for political parties

questions 21-22- quote 4: george bernard shaw (1949)
\the press is not free... newspapers are owned by rich men... journalists who express opinions opposed to the interests of the rich are dismissed.\

1. what concern does shaw raise about press freedom? *

1 point
a. government censorship
b. lack of technology
c. economic control over media
d. public disinterest in news

Explanation:

Question 20

Washington's quote says periodical publications (newspapers) preserve liberty, stimulate industry, and improve morals. Option A: The quote doesn't focus on entertainment. Option B: It says they improve morals, not harm. Option D: No mention of political parties. Option C matches as it says essential to liberty and public knowledge (improving morals, preserving liberty implies public knowledge and liberty).

Shaw's quote says newspapers are owned by rich men, and journalists opposing rich interests are dismissed. Option A: No government censorship mentioned. Option B: No technology issue. Option D: No public disinterest. Option C: Economic control (rich men own, control via dismissing opposing journalists) over media matches.

Answer:

C. As essential to liberty and public knowledge

Question 21