Robert Fulton is best known for developing the first commercially successful steamboat. Thus, his most significant impact on farmers was:
His development of the steamboat allowed for cheap transportation of crops.
By making it easier and less expensive to ship goods, farmers were able to send their products to new markets that were previously inaccessible or too expensive to reach by overland routes. This innovation led to an expansion of trade and helped to fuel the growth of the American economy during the 19th century.
What impact did Robert Fulton have on farmers? (1 point)
His development of a canal system helped irrigate dry farmland.
His invention of the steam engine led to a growth in the meat packing industry.
His development of better roadways connected farmers to the east coast.
His development of the steamboat allowed for cheap transportation of crops.
which is right?
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