Though Newspapers Were Politically Biased in the Early 1800s, by About

question 6

Multiple Choice

Though newspapers were politically biased in the early 1800s, by about 1850 they began to distance themselves from particular partisan positions. What was the result of this decision?

• A) Readership suffered considerably.
• B) Political parties removed all financial support from newspapers, which had a negative effect on growth for nearly 30 years.
• C) Readership declined because the news was considered boring without the heated twist of partisanship.
• D) Readership increased.
• E) Advertisers withdrew support and profitability declined.

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