News Story The 1920s introduced many modern conveniences, history homework help

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The 1920s introduced many modern
conveniences, such as the widespread use of the washing machine, and
many modern ideas, such as buying on credit.

Imagine you are a newspaper reporter, magazine writer, or radio newsperson.

Choose one of the following topics for your news story:

  • Al Capone
  • Scopes Monkey Trial
  • Buying on credit
  • Films and celebrities
  • Professional sports: baseball and boxing
  • Immigration Act of 1924

Write a 700- to 1,050-word
news story. If you choose the role of radio newsperson, you must write a
broadcast script. The news story must address the following:

  • Detailed description of the topic, and its significance to the time
  • Implications for American society in terms of economic, social, and cultural trends

Choose one of the following companies and write an advertisement for that company to accompany your news story:

  • Ford Motor Company
  • RCA
  • Coca-Cola
  • Sears, Roebuck & Co.
  • General Electric
  • Maytag
  • Hallmark Cards

Format your news story according to appropriate course level APA guidelines. Include a conclusion