Understanding the 1900 Bubonic Plague Outbreak in San Francisco

What was the main reason for the sensational coverage by The New York Journal during the 1900 plague outbreak?

• To provide accurate information to the public

• To downplay the severity of the outbreak

• To increase newspaper sales through sensationalism

• To support local health officials

Why did some San Francisco newspapers choose to stop covering the plague?

• To avoid spreading panic among the public

• To protect the city's economic interests

• To support health officials in their efforts

• To focus on other more important news stories

How did the San Francisco Chronicle and the San Francisco Call respond to the plague outbreak?

• They provided detailed scientific reports

• They stopped covering the plague entirely

• They supported health officials' efforts

• They increased their coverage to inform the public

What was the primary focus of the newspaper Chung Sai Yat Po during the plague outbreak?

• To provide entertainment news to distract from the outbreak

• To support the local government's economic policies

• To advocate for the Chinese community and address their concerns

• To sensationalize the outbreak for increased sales

How did the tone of Chung Sai Yat Po change as more information about the plague became available?

• It became more sensational and fear-inducing

• It focused more on international news

• It remained unchanged throughout the outbreak

• It shifted to support cooperation with health officials