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Arrange the following periodicals in the chronological order in which they started publication:
A. The Spectator
B. The Tatler
C. The Rambler
D. The Critical Review
1. A, B, C, D
2. B, A, C, D
3. B, C, D, A
4. A, D, B, C
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The Tatler (B): First published in 1709 by Richard Steele. It was a periodical that focused on a mix of news and gossip.
The Spectator (A): First published in 1711 by Joseph Addison and Richard Steele. It succeeded The Tatler and provided essays on various topics.
The Rambler (C): First published in 1750 by Samuel Johnson. It consisted of essays on moral and philosophical themes.
The Critical Review (D): First published in 1756 by Tobias Smollett. It was a literary magazine that reviewed new publications.
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