How Media Changed Over Time

By Fatimam12345
  • First newspaper

    First newspaper

    First newspaper started in Boston to share local news.
  • Papers push Revolution.

    Papers push Revolution.

    Newspapers spread Revolutionary ideas against Britain.
  • Cheap papers spread; flashy news.

    Cheap papers spread; flashy news.

    Printing got cheaper, so more people could read papers.
  • Reporters expose problems.

    Reporters expose problems.

    Reporters (muckrakers) exposed corruption in business and government.
  • Radio brings news.

    Radio brings news.

    Radio let families hear news and entertainment at home.
  • FDR talks on radio.

    FDR talks on radio.

    FDR used “fireside chats” on radio to calm the nation.
  • TV debates and news.

    TV debates and news.

    TV showed debates and news, letting people see leaders.
  • Cable TV grows.

    Cable TV grows.

    Cable TV gave viewers more channels and choices.
  • Internet news.

    Internet news.

    Internet changed news with blogs and online papers.
  • Obama uses social media.

    Obama uses social media.

    Obama used social media to reach voters directly.
  • News on social media.

    News on social media.

    Social media and citizen reporters spread news fast.