Which of the following did NOT contribute to the growth of literacy in the 19thcentury ?
Correct answer: D. The passage of the Reform Bills
- A. More magazines on the market
- B. The rise in serialized fiction
- C. Lower prices for magazines
- D. The passage of the Reform Bills
Explanation
Magazines, cheaper periodicals, and serialized fiction made reading more affordable and attractive, thereby encouraging literacy. The Reform Bills concerned political representation and did not directly drive the growth of reading culture.
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