The term "penny press" referred to newspapers that were sold for just one penny, making them affordable for the masses. This type of low-cost newspaper became popular in the mid-19th century and had significant influence in eastern cities. It was not related to labor unions, the Treasury Department, or a derisive name for lower-class newspapers.

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The "Penny Press

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The "penny press":

A) was a tool of labor unions to highlight the low pay and mistreatment of workers
B) was named for the low cost of newspapers
C) had significant influence in eastern cities
D) enabled the Treasury Department to inexpensively coin more money
E) was a derisive name for the lower-class newspapers sold on the streets

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