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Partisan Press (1790-1830) by Madison AND Brock. Partisan Press. News Biased towards a Party. Parties Emerged. Federalists: Strong central government Anti-federalists: Weak central government. The Creators of Partisan Press. Federalists such as Anti-federalists such as:
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Partisan Press • News Biased towards a Party
Parties Emerged Federalists: Strong central government Anti-federalists: Weak central government
The Creators of Partisan Press Federalists such as Anti-federalists such as: Alexander Hamilton Patrick Henry
Partisan Press is Born(1790) • The Gazette of the United States April 15, 1789 • The National Gazette –Oct. 31,1790
WHY • Partisan Press was used to align the public with a party’s views
IMPACT • Newspapers were the only source of political information for the general public • Press used newspapers to amplify the credibility of their party • Extremely important during elections
Partisan Press Today Or is it?
Sources • International Encyclopedia of Communication Partisan Press • The Effect of the Partisan Press on U.S. House Elections, 1800-1820 Jamie L. Carson Department of Political Science The University of Georgia http://staff.gps.edu/mines/APUSH%20-antifederalists_vs_federalists.htm