During the 1830s and 1840s, wider distribution of books and periodicals was made possible by:
A) The advent of Rural Free Delivery
B) The establishment of the United States Postal Service
C) Parcel post delivery
D) Power printing presses and better transportation

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The wider distribution of books and periodicals during the 1830s and 1840s was made possible by the development of power printing presses and improvements in transportation, such as the construction of better roads and the expansion of railroads. These advances allowed for faster and cheaper production and distribution of print materials, making them more accessible to a larger audience.

During the 1830s and 1840s, Wider Distribution of Books and Periodicals