During the period between 1820 and 1830, newspapers began to shift their appeal away from elite readers and toward

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During the period between 1820 and 1830, newspapers began to shift their appeal away from elite readers and towards the less-educated masses. As literacy rates increased and paper production costs decreased, newspapers became more affordable and accessible to the broader public. The need to cater to a larger audience of readers with varying levels of education and political interest led to a shift towards more sensational and populist content, rather than catering exclusively to the interests of the elite.

During the Period Between 1820 and 1830, Newspapers Began to Shift