Which of the following did not result from the advent of broadcast television in Canada in the 1950s?
A) parties focused their campaign communications more closely around the leader
B) long, unscripted speeches evolved into scripted soundbites
C) prime ministers recorded separate fireside chats to be played in different regions of Canada
D) watching the same news programs became a common experience for many Canadians

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The advent of broadcast television in Canada in the 1950s did not result in prime ministers recording separate fireside chats to be played in different regions of Canada. This practice is more closely associated with American President Franklin D. Roosevelt's radio addresses during the 1930s and 1940s. In Canada, the impact of television included a focus on leaders in campaign communications, the evolution of political messaging into scripted soundbites, and a shared national experience of watching the same news programs.

Which of the Following Did Not Result from the Advent