What impact did Robert Fulton have on farmers? A. his development of a canal system helped irrigate dry farmland. B. his development of better roadways connected farmers to the east coast.. C. his invention of the steamboat allowed for cheap transportation of crops. D. his invention of the steam engine led to a growth in the meat packing industry.

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What impact did Robert Fulton have on farmers?  A. his development of a canal system helped irrigate dry farmland.  B. his development of better roadways connected farmers to the east coast..  C. his invention of the steamboat allowed for cheap transportation of crops.  D. his invention of the steam engine led to a growth in the meat packing industry.

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C. his invention of the steamboat allowed for cheap transportation of crops.

Robert Fulton is best known for developing the first commercially successful steamboat, which significantly improved the transportation of goods, including agricultural products. This advancement enabled farmers to transport their crops more efficiently and at a lower cost, thereby expanding their markets and enhancing their profitability.