It Is the Early 1800s, and Ichabod, the Owner of a Newspaper

question 40

Multiple Choice

It is the early 1800s, and Ichabod, the owner of a newspaper, is looking for a way to expand his audience beyond the local market and reach readers in other states. His main concern is that he does not have the capacity to produce newspapers in the quantity needed to satisfy both his current market and a new market. What should Ichabod look into in order to address this issue?

• A) acquiring a printing press
• B) purchasing rotary press
• C) investing in a telegraph system
• D) promoting railroad expansion

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