Which of the following statements BEST describes the impact that a new development had on this debate?

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Because of the threat of nuclear war with Russia, Americans could not use electricity in the evening and did not watch the debate.
Because of the threat of nuclear war with Russia, Americans could not use electricity in the evening and did not watch the debate.

Because of increased rural electrification, more Americans than ever were able to listen to the candidates debate.
Because of increased rural electrification, more Americans than ever were able to listen to the candidates debate.

Those who listened to the debate on the radio thought that Kennedy won, but those who watched it on TV thought that Nixon won.
Those who listened to the debate on the radio thought that Kennedy won, but those who watched it on TV thought that Nixon won.

Those who listened to the debate on the radio thought that Nixon won, but those who watched it on TV thought that Kennedy won.

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The statement that BEST describes the impact of a new development on the debate is:

Because of increased rural electrification, more Americans than ever were able to listen to the candidates debate.

This statement highlights a significant development (rural electrification) that had a direct effect on people's ability to engage with the debate, leading to a broader audience.