The invention of photography was initially important because: A. it provided fun and entertainment for thousands of people.
B. it enabled people to communicate more information faster.
C. it gave farmers a means of keeping track of farm goods and
equipment
D. it helped artists, scientists, and journalists communicate in a new
way.

D. it helped artists, scientists, and journalists communicate in a new  way.

Explanation:

The invention of photography helped in preserving the images and storing them for the future. Photography helped in the creation of a new medium of communication. The movement led towards the development in the field of history, science, art, and industry. The information can be archived and stored. Also, photography led to the new way of perceiving things from the eyes of the photographer and the journalists. It gave a new outlook to the artists to present their art forms.

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