Hatfield-McCoy Feud and Yellow Journalism

What was T.C. Crawford's primary focus when reporting on the Hatfield-McCoy feud?

• Highlighting economic opportunities

• Promoting peace between the families

• Elaborate and entertaining storytelling

• Accurate historical documentation

How did the media portray the Hatfield-McCoy feud?

• As a minor local dispute

• As a historical reenactment

• As a story of violence, retribution, and passion

• As a peaceful resolution between families

What was the impact of Crawford's book 'An American Vendetta'?

• It was banned for its violent content

• It resolved the feud between the Hatfields and McCoys

• It was ignored by the public

• It was the first book to tell the tale of the Hatfield-McCoy feud

What stereotype did the media reinforce about mountain people?

• They were progressive and forward-thinking

• They were peaceful and cooperative

• They were savages living in the past

• They were economically prosperous

What was the relationship between the press and big business during the Hatfield-McCoy feud coverage?

• They were in direct competition

• They had a symbiotic relationship

• They were completely independent

• They were hostile towards each other