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Effects of Mass Media Worksheet

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What were the major developments in the evolution of mass media during the 20th century?

The first major development in the mass media was the radio. The radio which were not expensive. This was like a television without a picture because not only did it play music, but you could listen to the news and stories on the radio. Many people used the radio to get coverage from the war. The other major developments were the television, newspapers and the telephone. The development of the telephone made things a lot easier because then they did not have to wait on a telegram to come through they were able to make calls. The newspaper was the only way...