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What Role Did The Press Play In American Politics In The 1790s

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What role did the press play in American politics in the 1790s? Did newspapers of the day serve to inform or to degrade political discussion in the early republic? Press, media, news, and entertainment today are used to both influence, shape and mold our minds. Whether it is politics, fashion, sports, conflicts, or finance the way and how it makes it's way to the people is very important. The perspective and delivery of the news determines if the message will come off as propaganda, gossip, or informative. News can be both a positive and negative weapon given the impact that is has on the minds, views and behavior of the people who are consuming it. The impacts and effects of the news can either unite a group of people or separate them. Although

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