How did the introduction of newspapers change public debates?

Limited participation to literate individuals only.

Restricted topics of discussion.

Facilitated wider public engagement in debates.

Promoted only government views.

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C. Facilitated wider public engagement in debates.

Newspapers enabled a broader audience to engage in public debates, democratizing the spread of new ideas and opinions.

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