History of American journalism

• abstract: Journalism in America began as a humble affair, fought for freedom of the press and became a political force in calling for independence in 1776. The press grew rapidly as a key support element in the political party systems, starting in the 1790s, By 1900 major newspapers had become profitable powerhouses of advocacy, muckraking and sensationalism, along with serious, professional news-gathering.

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