Which of the Following Statements About the Press in the 1830s

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the press in the 1830s is FALSE?

• A) The field of journalism was flourishing.
• B) Advertising first became part of the newspaper business.
• C) The consumption of media was becoming an increasingly elite pursuit.
• D) Newspaper circulation increased.
• E) New technology made possible the advent of cheaper newspapers.

---

Definitions:

Fixed Costs

Costs that do not vary with the level of production or sales, such as rent, salaries, and insurance premiums.

Variable Costs

Costs that change in proportion to the level of goods or services that a business produces.

Profit

The financial gain realized when the amount of revenue gained from a business activity exceeds the expenses, costs, and taxes involved in sustaining the activity.

Variable Cost

A cost that depends on the level of production chosen.