In 1855, the stamp act was repealed, this tax law ensured that newspapers where up to 7 times their cost. This only made sure that it was the wealthy that had access to information. Upon repeal, there was a boon of not only cheap newspapers but also of newspaper production, as many could turn the need for knowledge into a sustainable business.
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