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2b.2 The role of the media in influencing attitudes

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What was the formation of public opinion in the USA heavily dependent on?
The formation of public opinion in the USA was heavily dependent on the media, and in particular, television
What had become the main source of both entertainment and news?
By 1968, the vast majority of American homes owned at least one television: it had become the main source of both entertainment and news and so had a powerful influence on the formation of opinion in the USA
Why was the moulding of US opinion on the Vietnam War heavily influenced by television?
The moulding of US opinion on the Vietnam War was heavily influenced by television as every night news programmes broadcast vivid images of the war in Vietnam because the media had been given unprecedented access to the fighting
Who was one of the most influential television newsmen?
One of the most influential television newsmen was CBC's Walter Cronkite
What did Walter Cronkite say was the only rational option for the USA after his visit to Vietnam, where he witnessed the Tet Offensive?
Walter Cronkite visited Vietnam at the beginning go 1968 and witnessed the Tet Offensive. On his return he said on national television that he thought the only rational option for the USA was to accept that they had not won the war and negotiate an honourable withdrawal
What percentage of Americans trusted Walter Cronkite more than any other public figure?
A public opinion poll after Walter Cronkite's broadcast revealed that 70% of Americans trusted Cronkite more than any other public figure
What did LBJ say about losing the support of Walter Cronkite?
LBJ said that if he had lost the support of Walter Cronkite he had lost the support of the American people
When did LBJ announce he would not stand for re-election as president?
A month after Walter Cronkite's broadcast LBJ ordered an end to bombing of North Vietnam, and at the end of March announced he would not stand for re-election as president
What was the most popular television sitcom?
In television sitcoms the most popular show was 'All in the Family', which began in 1969 and was based on the BBC show 'Till Death Us Do Part'
Who was the leading character in 'All in the Family'?
The leading character of 'All in the Family' was Archie Bunker, an opinionated, white, working-class father who hated the counterculture and social changes of the 1960s
Who was always the butt of Archie Bunker's anger in 'All in the Family'?
Archie Bunker's liberal son-in-law was always the butt of his anger as he railed against, demonstrators, permissive social and sexual behaviour and ethnic minorities
What did Archie Bunker's views reflect?
Archie Bunker's views reflected the attitude of many white Americans, contributing to the shows' popularity
How was the older generation's reaction to the counterculture shown?
The older generation's reaction to the counterculture, youth culture and student protests of the 1960s was the rise in support for the Republican Party in State governments
Who was elected as Republican governor of California, from 1967 to 1975?
Ronald Reagan was elected as Republican governor of California, the wealthiest US state,
from 1967 to 1975
When was Nixon re-elected as president by a landslide?
Nixon was re-elected president in November 1972 by a landslide
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