Which of the Following Statements About Newspapers During the Early

question 40

Multiple Choice

 Which of the following statements about newspapers during the early years of the republic is true? 

• A) Newspapers then were cheaper than today. 
• B) Early newspapers made little or no attempt to appear objective. 
• C) Early newspapers were supported by paid advertising. 
• D) Early newspapers were read avidly by both the elite and the masses. 
• E) None of these are correct.

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Increases

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Émile Durkheim

A French sociologist known for his foundational contributions to the study of social order, religion, and suicide.