Why is a free press important and to a democratic society? it allows presidential candidates to control citizens’ votes. it prevents political parties from buying an election. it citizens become aware of a politician’s wrongdoings. it gives the government a way to influence information. it stops private companies from owning major media outlets.

either b) they were often feared and despised by other native cultures. or

c) their obsession allowed them to coexist with many other native cultures because of their peaceful nature.

the quote by walter cronkite contributes to the central idea of the text by supporting the central idea. cronkite argues that what is deemed “right” for and in america may not be good for other countries. this supports the central idea of the text, that the vietnam war was unpopular in america for multiple reasons- including cronkite’s.