Take a closer look at news stories from the American Revolution and the early years of the republic. Let’s explore together: What techniques did journalists use to sway public opinion for or against the British? How did their personal opinions about politics affect how they reported on issues facing the new nation?

Analyze the gallery images together as a class, reading the image descriptions for context clues. For each image, discuss together using the discussion questions found under Support Materials for Use with Students on the right side of this page.

Content warning: Slide 5 contains a cartoon of a man who’s been tarred and feathered.