Flashcard on the Boston News-Letter

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Where was John Campbell, the founding publisher of the Boston News-Letter, born? Options: Scotland, England, Ireland, France

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Scotland

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What did the first amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantee?

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Freedom of the press

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What was John Campbell's profession before publishing the Boston News-Letter?

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Bookseller

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What did the Postal Service Act of 1792 provide for newspapers?

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Substantial subsidies

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During which period did the American press grow rapidly due to party sponsorship?

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First Party System (1790s–1810s)

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Who was James Franklin?

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Benjamin Franklin's older brother

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What was the name of the news sheet created by James Franklin?

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The New England Courant

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What was the cost of delivering newspapers up to 100 miles under the Postal Service Act of 1792?

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1.5 cents

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What was the primary audience for the newspapers during the First Party System?

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Loyal partisans

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What did the Penny press newspapers emphasize in their content?

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Tabloid-style stories