How did the Education Act of 1870, which made elementary education mandatory, influence the development of literature?

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It led to a large literate audience for whom mass-produced literary works were createdIt generated demand for elementary textbooks that were more profitable than complex literary genresIt sparked widespread interest in classical literature, sidelining modern authorsAll of the above effects combinedNo significant influence on literature

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The Education Act of 1870 resulted in a widespread literate population, creating a new audience for mass-produced literature. While this also increased demand for basic educational materials and interest in classical works, the primary impact was the emergence of a large readership targeted by accessible literary content.