As a result of the wider availability of printed material,
A) Americans became less interested in communicating by telegraph.
B) a greater portion of publications was directed at a general audience.
C) the demand for consumer goods increased.
D) the number of post offices increased.
E) printmakers and booksellers could charge higher rates.
Answer: C) the demand for consumer goods increased.
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