Question

What were the new york times' reason for overstating the story about the War of the Worlds radio broadcast?

A. The New York Times was known for exaggerating its stories.
B. The New York Times was hoping to sell more newspapers.
C. The New York Times had young reporters who were not well trained.
D. The New York Times wanted to impress Welles.

Answer 1

B. The New York Times was hoping to sell more newspapers. (Apex)

Answer 2

Answer: B. The New York Times was hoping to sell more newspapers.

The book "The War of the Worlds" was read on the radio drama series The Mercury Theatre on the Air by Orson Welles on October 30, 1938. The novel describes an alien invasion, and it is said that, while the novel was being read,  listeners believed it to be real. The episode is said to have cause a panic among the audience. However, the story is now largely believed to be an exaggeration publicized by The New York Times in order to sell more newspapers.