A. faster travel with the ability to bring heavy loads.
Flatboats were designed to carry heavy cargo, making them advantageous for transporting goods and supplies westward on rivers. They allowed travelers to navigate waterways more efficiently.
The use of flatboats provided what advantage to westward travelers? A. faster travel with the ability to bring heavy loads. B. increased possible encounters with Native Americans. C. ability to identify potentially productive farmland. D. ability to avoid potential encounters with bandits.
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