Progressive Era: A period of widespread social activism and political reform across the United States that spanned from the 1890s to the 1920s.
Yellow Journalism: A type of journalism that presents little or no legitimate well-researched news while instead using eye-catching headlines for increased sales. Techniques may include exaggerations of news events, scandal-mongering, or sensationalism.
Investigative Journalism: A form of journalism in which reporters deeply investigate a single topic of interest, such as serious crimes, political corruption, or corporate wrongdoing.