Which was the first period of American journalism?
A) Colonial period
B) Partisan period
C) Penny press period
D) Yellow period
E) Pilgrim period

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The Colonial period, which dates back to the early 18th century, was the first period of American journalism. During this time, newspapers mainly focused on political, commercial and governmental matters. The first American newspaper, Publick Occurrences, was published in 1690, but it was quickly shut down by authorities for criticizing the government.

Which Was the First Period of American Journalism