Question

Steamboats were considered better than flatboats for shipping cargo along rivers because

A
they used the power of steam to turn powerful engines and move quickly up and down rivers.
B
they were newer and more exciting
C
They allowed companies to save money by buying fewer boats
D they could be driven by a single person

Answer 1

They used the power of steam to turn powerful engines and move quickly up and down rivers.

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