Question

How did steamboat navigation change Louisiana in the 1800s? (Choose 2)

A

Steamboats made it possible to ship goods downriver (with the current).

B

Steamboats helped transform New Orleans into a tourist center.

C

Steamboats made it easier to travel upriver (against the current).

D

Steamboats helped transform New Orleans into a major import and export center.

Answers

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The two most significant ways steamboat navigation changed Louisiana in the 1800s are:

A. Steamboats made it possible to ship goods downriver (with the current).

C. Steamboats made it easier to travel upriver (against the current).

These advancements greatly enhanced trade and commerce in Louisiana, particularly in New Orleans, by facilitating the movement of goods and people.

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