How Did Citizens Get News Prior to the American Revolution

How did citizens get news prior to the American Revolution?

A) The federal government printed monthly news updates.
B) Larger cities had daily or weekly newspapers that carried in-depth reporting and analysis.
C) The British government provided all news sources prior to America's independence.
D) Only British media outlets were allowed to compete in the American news market though all news must be sympathetic to the British rule.
E) A handful of small newspapers published by printers were oriented toward paid advertising, but also produced some political pamphlets.