Arrange the following periodicals in chronological order:
- A. The Spectator
- B. The Tatler
- C. The Rambler
- D. The Critical Review
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Correct answer: B. B, A, C, D
Explanation
The Tatler (1709) → The Spectator (1711) → The Rambler (1750) → Smollett's Critical Review (1756).
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