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 - no response given
increased possible encounters with Native Americans
increased possible encounters with Native Americans - incorrect
ability to identify potentially productive farmland
ability to identify potentially productive farmland - no response given
ability to avoid potential encounters with bandits
ability to avoid potential encounters with bandits - no response given
no
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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 - no response given
increased possible encounters with Native Americans
increased possible encounters with Native Americans - no response given
ability to identify potentially productive farmland
ability to identify potentially productive farmland - no response given
ability to avoid potential encounters with bandits
ability to avoid potential encounters with bandits
The correct answer is:
faster travel with the ability to bring heavy loads
The correct answer is: faster travel with the ability to bring heavy loads.
Explaination:
Flatboats were large, low-slung boats that were designed to navigate shallow rivers and carry heavy loads of supplies and goods. They had a flat bottom, allowing them to glide over rocks and sandbars without getting stuck. This made it possible for westward travelers to transport goods and supplies more quickly and efficiently than if they had to carry them overland. The ability to bring heavy loads was also advantageous for settlers who were bringing farming equipment, building materials, and other necessities with them to the frontier.