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Who established the Boston Gazette?

  • William Brooker

  • Benjamin Franklin

  • John Hancock

  • Thomas Paine

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William Brooker, the newly appointed Postmaster of Boston, established the Boston Gazette in 1719. The newspaper became an influential voice in early American history and played a crucial role in shaping public opinion during the years leading up to the American Revolution.
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