What Are The Effects Of Newspaper And Press On American Politics During The 1790s

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Danna, I enjoyed your comments about the effect and role that the newspaper and press had on the American politics during the 1790's. In a way it is strange that the connection to politics and press is similar today as it was all those year ago. George Washington once said the political parties would be the destruction of our government. This week discussion show a different angle of which that statement is true, as you mentioned that each party would use the press to help support, promote, and communicate. It could be in the aspects of potential presidential candidates, voting for the president, and the policies or views of the party. The parties themselves created a divided on views, beliefs, and support; just as they created separation

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