1690-1769 The First Newspapers in America
Discover Early American Journalism
Test your knowledge about the origins of newspaper publishing in America during the late 17th and early 18th centuries. This quiz covers key figures, significant events, and the first publications that shaped the landscape of American media.
Join us to learn more about:
- The first published newspaper in America
- Influential figures like Benjamin Harris
- The impact of the Stamp Act on colonial press
What was the first regularly published newspaper in America?
The Washington Post
NY Times
Publick Occurences
Who was Benjamin Harris?
Used a pseudonym
Published the first newspaper in the US
Invented the lightbulb
Why did people use pseudonyms when publishing their writing?
So they wouldn’t get criticized for their opinions
They didn’t use them
They wanted government officials to know who they were
What Act sparked anger in the colonies in this time period?
The Food Inspection Act
The Stamp Act
The Sedation Act
What newspaper publication published the Declaration of Independence?
Publick Occurencds
The Pennsylvania Evening Post
Boston Newspaper
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