How Did Citizens Get News Prior to the American Revolution

question 74

Multiple Choice

How did citizens get news prior to the American Revolution?

• A) The federal government printed monthly news updates.
• B) Larger cities had daily or weekly newspapers that carried in-depth reporting and analysis.
• C) The British government provided all news sources prior to America's independence.
• D) Only British media outlets were allowed to compete in the American news market though all news must be sympathetic to the British rule.
• E) A handful of small newspapers published by printers were oriented toward paid advertising, but also produced some political pamphlets.

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