Question

What was the political alignment of coffeehouses during the Augustan Age?

• A. Aligned with either the Whigs or the Tories
• B. They remained strictly apolitical, serving as neutral ground for all citizens regardless of their political views.
• C. They were predominantly aligned with the Crown, serving as government-sanctioned propaganda centers.
• D. Their primary function was as venues for scientific societies and literary clubs, with political discussions being incidental.

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Aligned with either the Whigs or the Tories

• Each coffeehouse typically supported one political party. A Whig would not enter a Tory coffeehouse, and vice versa, making these venues strongly ideological.