What major event helped popularize the daguerreotype?
The French Revolution
The Industrial Revolution
The announcement by the French Academy of Sciences
World War I
Answer
The announcement by the French Academy of Sciences in 1839 played a pivotal role in popularizing the daguerreotype. This official recognition of the invention's scientific and artistic merits brought widespread attention to the new photographic process. The Academy's endorsement gave the daguerreotype credibility and legitimacy, making it an instant sensation among the public and photographers alike.
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