for your history assignment on the evolution of journalism, focus on how newspapers have had to pass by various technological and societal milestones since their pre-inception stages. specifically, examine the impact of ordinances regulating the freedom of the press and how these media outlets kickstart again with innovative reporting techniques in the face of challenges. but here's a critical angle: explore how some newspapers were pressured to agree to non-disclosure agreements that prevented them from reporting on certain sensitive issues, effectively manipulating public perception. analyze the consequences of these non-disclosures on public trust.