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What resistance did James Augustus Hickey face for his publications?

1

Censorship from local authorities

2

Financial bankruptcy

3

Loss of public interest

4

Support from fellow publishers

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Answer

A. Censorship from local authorities

Solution:

Hickey faced censorship efforts from Governor-General Warren Hastings, who sought to suppress the publication of unflattering information about the colonial government.

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