Zapor Gane - Section 01

Publishing, indeed, seemed to be a precarious business; but in 1704 there came a second venture in journalism, _The Boston News-Letter_, which proved to be a more lasting enterprise because it refrained from criticizing the authorities. Still the public interest languished. When Franklin's brother, James, began to issue his _New England Courant_ about 1720, his friends sought to dissuade him, saying that one newspaper was enough for America. Nevertheless he continued it; and his confidence in the future was rewarded. In nearly every colony a gazette or chronicle appeared within the next thirty years or more. Benjamin Franklin was able to record in 1771 that America had twenty-five newspapers. Boston led with five. Philadelphia had three: two in English and one in German.

Two very distinct lines of development appeared in colonial politics. The one, exalting royal rights and aristocratic privileges, was the drift toward provincial government through royal officers appointed in England. The other, leading toward democracy and self-government, was the growth in the power of the popular legislative assembly. Each movement gave impetus to the other, with increasing force during the passing years, until at last the final collision between the two ideals of government came in the war of independence.

• Bernardo Gallegos - History of Reading Special Interest Group: Bernardo Gallegos, Past President
• Bernardo Gallegos - American Educational Studies Association: Bernardo Gallegos, Past President
• Bernardo Gallegos - Journal of Thought: Bernardo Gallegos Editorial Review Board
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