Prompt: What is the public sphere (be very specific with your definition here)? What were the major components of the public sphere in colonial North America? Which early American stands out for his contributions to the public sphere? What were his three specific contributions to the growth of the public sphere? Which component of freedom was essential to the establishment and growth of the public sphere? Which famous libel trial demonstrated that this freedom was becoming engrained in the popular imagination? Notes: No sources or citing. Can be longer than 2 pages. Please allow for me to enter my name and date after.