New England Association of Farmers, Mechanics and Other Workingmen
An association founded in 1831 by Seth Luther, that used its newspaper (New England Artisan) for worker self-education and organizing.
Postal Act of 1792
Allows newspaper to be mailed for lower rates, protects mail from being opened! Transfers post from executive to congress. Extends mail service coverage area.
The Worries/Workingmans Advocate
working-class newspaper explained that immigrants viewed a temporary stay in American as a means to acquire capital with which to purchase land, provide dowries for their daughters, assist their sons in business
The labor press
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Unit on White American Presence in the Media
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1792 Compromise on Low Rates & Universal Carriage
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Significance of Small Town News
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Ben Franklin as head of Constitutional Postal System
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james madison vs Thomas Jefferson
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John Fenno
Started the newspaper the Gazette of the United States.
Federal Patronage (Andrew Jackson)
post offices central role for communications network turned it into the center for fed patronage. Newspaper editors benefited the most. When Jackson won election, the press helped build the democratic party. Jackson had many of the papers and their editor
Victory & Rise of Democratic Party
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Delivery Routes
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Contemporary Responses to Racially Themed Programs
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The Cosby Show
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Lighting Tech & Depiction of White vs. Color
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