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Weekly Newspapers Created
The first newspaper of the American colonies was established in Boston by Benjamin Harris. Newspapers are a huge source of news for the modern day world, and have a huge influence on governments worldwide. -
The Federalist Papers
The Federalist papers were print media, written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay made to support the ratification of the Constitution in the United States. -
Films & Movies first made
Movies allow people to advertise and sway people in a subtle way, without the audience understanding what is going on. It is a powerful way for people to change opinions. -
Television was Made
Television allows people to physically see what is being talked about in more than just a picture, which is why it is such an important type of media. -
Vietnam War Televised
The Vietnam war was the first conflict televised, and it created an uproar of people against the war. This swayed government decisions as the war did not have much public support. -
Tiananmen Square Protest
A video was shown of one man standing up to a tank, and this swayed public opinion and showed how important getting a Democracy was to the people.
