Why did colonial newspapers often have to be careful about what they printed? a) they were not protected by the government. b) they were not respected by the people. c) their reporters were not educated in their field. d) they were not prepared for legal battles.

Colonial newspaper were often have to be careful about what they printed because : A. They were not protected by the government.

Back then, freedom of pers is till not protected by the law. If the Government found that a journalist badmouth and tainted the image of the Government, that journalist would be executed

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