What effect did the invention of the daguerreotype have on society?
Increased literacy
Reduced travel
Popularized photography
Enhanced radio broadcasts
Answer
Popularized photography, the daguerreotype revolutionized the way people captured and shared images. Prior to its invention, portraiture was primarily accessible to the wealthy, but the daguerreotype's affordability and ease of use democratized photography, allowing ordinary individuals to have their portraits taken. This led to a surge in the popularity of photography and its widespread adoption as a means of personal expression and documentation.
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