Question

1 multiple choice 1 point the american novel flowered in the 1800s because of all of the following except technically improved printing. low - cost printing (and therefore lower - cost books). widespread literacy. increased leisure time. 2 true or false 1 point as opposed to other mass media, conglomeration has yet to strike the book publishing industry. true false

Explanation:

1. For the first question: Improved printing, low-cost books, and widespread literacy directly supported the growth of the American novel in the 1800s by expanding production and readership. Increased leisure time was not a key factor of the era for this growth.
2. For the second question: Conglomeration (large corporations acquiring smaller publishers) has significantly impacted the book publishing industry, just like other mass media.

Answer:

1. increased leisure time.
2. False