Ben Day's launch of his New York Sun is significant in the history of newspapers because it
A) was the nation's first newspaper.
B) was the first to rely on advertising to make a profit.
C) introduced photography to newspapers.
D) offered the first home-delivery to subscribers.

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Ben Day's New York Sun was significant because it was one of the first newspapers to rely heavily on advertising for revenue, making newspapers more affordable for the general public and thus increasing their circulation. This approach marked a shift in how newspapers operated financially.

Ben Day's Launch of His New York Sun Is Significant