Which of the following was true of newspapers in America during the period from 1790 to 1810?

A) The majority soon went bankrupt and ceased publication.
B) They were written only for an audience with a college education.
C) Their cost was prohibitive for practically all Americans.
D) They significantly grew in number.
E) The federal government consistently censored them.

Newspapers

Printed publications consisting of folded unstapled sheets and containing news, articles, advertisements, and other information.

Federal Government

The national government of the United States, formed by the Constitution, which divides power between the executive, legislative, and judicial branches.

Bankrupt

A legal status for individuals or entities that cannot repay the debts they owe to creditors, leading to legal processes to address these outstanding debts.