Which of the Following Is a Characteristic of Newspapers in Colonial

question 62

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a characteristic of newspapers in colonial America?

• A) relatively high levels of circulation
• B) the practice of yellow journalism
• C) stories from journalists known as "muckrakers"
• D) only available in major cities
• E) lack of political news

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