Question

In the United States during World War I, the Committee on Public Information (CPI)A. established strict rules of censorship for journalists reporting on the war.B. became increasingly sensationalist in its information campaign.C. criticized the federal government's reporting of the war.D. was led by a panel of American military officers.E. became a haven for pacifists and conscientious objectors.

Answer 1

Answer:

Option B.

Explanation:

Became increasingly sensationalist in its information campaign, is the right answer.

Established through Executive Order 2594 on 13th April 1917 by Woodrow Wilson, the then U.S. President of the United States, the Committee on Public Information was an autonomous bureau of the U.S. government. It was organized to influence the opinions of Americans to encourage the participation of the United States in the First World War. This agency used every mean to develop an enthusiasm for the war effort and to get the support of Americans against the outside and recognized domestic efforts to prevent the participation of America in the war. This agency primarily employed propaganda to achieve its objectives. Accordingly during the war, this became  increasingly sensationalist in its information operations