Question

The use of flatboats provided what advantage to westward travelers?
(1 point)
Responses

faster travel with the ability to bring heavy loads
faster travel with the ability to bring heavy loads

increased possible encounters with Native Americans
increased possible encounters with Native Americans

ability to identify potentially productive farmland
ability to identify potentially productive farmland

ability to avoid potential encounters with bandits

Answer 1

faster travel with the ability to bring heavy loads

Flatboats allowed settlers to move bulky goods and supplies downstream more quickly and cheaply than overland travel.