Life in the UK test practice question · History
Which statement about newspapers in the 1690s is correct?
Answer options
- From 1695, newspapers no longer needed a government licence to publish.Correct
- From 1695, the king had to read every newspaper before it was printed.
Answer: From 1695, newspapers no longer needed a government licence to publish.
Parliament let the press licensing law end in 1695. This was an early step towards a free press.
Checked 8 November 2026