Who created the freedom of press and why?

Poet John Milton created the freedom of press in response to the British Parliament's passage of a law requiring the government to approve all books prior to publication.

Explanation:

Before the thirteen colonies declared independence from Great Britain, the British government attempted to censor the American media by prohibiting newspapers from publishing unfavorable information and opinions.

John Milton.

Explanation:

Before the thirteen colonies declared independence from Great Britain, the British government attempted to censor the American media by prohibiting newspapers from publishing unfavorable information and opinions.

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