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OpenStudy (anonymous):

In the first half of the 1800s, people who used money and property in establishing a business were called: (A) inventors (b) industrialists (C) capitalists

OpenStudy (liv1234):

The first thing you should do to help answer this question is look at each definition of each word.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok

OpenStudy (anonymous):

im new so i dont know how this works

OpenStudy (liv1234):

Basically, if you need help just post a question and someone should help you, we can't give direct answers, but we can help you solve the answer by working out the problem and stuff. So, do you know the definitions of the words?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

INVENTOR-a person who invented a particular process or device or who invents things as an occupation. INDUSTRIALIST-a person involved in the ownership and management of industry. CAPITALISTS-a wealthy person who uses money to invest in trade and industry for profit in accordance with the principles of capitalism.

OpenStudy (liv1234):

Okay, so with these definitions which option can you eliminate?

OpenStudy (liv1234):

" people who used money and property " Look at these words in the sentence and this might be helpful.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

idk capitalist

OpenStudy (liv1234):

Correct!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

that is the answer

OpenStudy (liv1234):

Yes. It is.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thanx

OpenStudy (anonymous):

can you help me with more ???

OpenStudy (liv1234):

Sure.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Select the TWO types of communications most commonly used after the Revolutionary War. telegraph messages in-person communication Pony Express letter writing telephone

OpenStudy (liv1234):

First off, we have to look at what types of communications were around during this time and that will help us to eliminate some options and help us solve.

OpenStudy (liv1234):

The Revolutionary War occurred between the years of: April 19, 1775 – September 3, 1783

OpenStudy (liv1234):

Okay, so are you with me so far?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yep and the telegraph message was in 1832

OpenStudy (liv1234):

So, it couldn't have been telegraph message because it wasn't invented during that time.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

no but it says after the war

OpenStudy (liv1234):

Ohhh, okay. Sorry, I read that wrong.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

it ok

OpenStudy (anonymous):

the pony express was in 1848

OpenStudy (liv1234):

Okay, what about the other ones?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

and the letter writing was in 1840

OpenStudy (liv1234):

telegraph messages: 1832 in-person communication: been around forever Pony Express: 1848 letter writing: 1840 telephone: 1876

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yep

OpenStudy (liv1234):

1775-1783 Revolutionary War

OpenStudy (liv1234):

So, we should be looking at 1783 and dates closest to that.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

telegraph messages and in pearson comunication

OpenStudy (liv1234):

I would definitely go with telegraph messages, but I'm stuck between in person communication or letter writing.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

wait why do i have 10 now ???

OpenStudy (liv1234):

Because your SmartScore went up.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

howdoes it go up

OpenStudy (liv1234):

We need to focus :p

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok

OpenStudy (liv1234):

So, we know it's telegraph messages, but I really think you should go with letter writing.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok i will

OpenStudy (anonymous):

how do i do that

OpenStudy (liv1234):

Click "best response" next to my name.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

there

OpenStudy (anonymous):

How was written communication improved in the late 1800s? through the telegraph through the Pony Express through the reduced costs of mailing a letter

OpenStudy (liv1234):

Wait, on your previous question, you were right about the in-person communication and letter writing.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i have to complete the questions before knowing what i got rigth or wrong

OpenStudy (liv1234):

I know, but it was letter writing and in-person communication :p.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

idk i have to complete the lessons to check

OpenStudy (anonymous):

it say's that i got 1 rigth and 1 wrong

OpenStudy (anonymous):

hello ??? you there

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

and it wasent personal comunication or letter writing

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