Question

why were people more likely to believe hoaxes in the past than they are today?
a. people didnt care that they looked silly for believing something untrue.
b. people didnt trust their news programs and watched other shows.
c. people didnt want to waste their time trying to find out the truth.
d. people didnt have access to other sources of information such as the internet.

Explanation:

In the past, without the Internet and its vast information - checking resources, people had limited means to verify information. This made them more likely to believe hoaxes. Option A is not a general reason, as people usually care about looking silly. Option B doesn't explain why they believed hoaxes. Option C is not the main factor. The lack of information sources like the Internet is the key.

Answer:

D. People didn't have access to other sources of information such as the Internet.