Question

What was the primary benefit of Robert Fulton’s Clermont steamboat invention?

Group of answer choices

. Travel time between New York City and Los Angeles was cut in half with the invention.

Travel on canals became easier as canals were originally built to accommodate steamboats

Slaves could now be transported quicker and easier for auction in the South.

Travel time decreased as the steamboat could now travel against the current.

Answer 1

Answer: Travel time decreased as the steamboat could now travel against the current.