The key factor in the amazing growth in the number and size of newspaper chains in the 1970s and 1980s was
A) an increasing public hunger for more news.
B) an unexpected decline in television viewing.
C) increased profitability among newspapers made them a desirable purchase.
D) new telecommunications systems made it easier to manage papers in multiple locations.

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Increased profitability among newspapers made them a desirable purchase, which attracted investors and companies to buy and consolidate newspapers into chains. This consolidation allowed for more efficient operations and increased profit margins, driving the growth of newspaper chains during this period.

The Key Factor in the Amazing Growth in the Number