What was a major limitation of print media’s ability to shape public opinion in the early days of media?(1 point)

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Large quantities of trees and ink were required for the printing of this media.
Large quantities of trees and ink were required for the printing of this media.

It was only accessible to people who could read and who could afford newspapers.
It was only accessible to people who could read and who could afford newspapers.

Reporting that was transmitted through print media was rarely reliable or told the truth.
Reporting that was transmitted through print media was rarely reliable or told the truth.

It reflected the views and perspectives of only a limited number of people.

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The major limitation of print media’s ability to shape public opinion in the early days of media was that it was only accessible to people who could read and who could afford newspapers.