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What impact did Robert Fulton have on farmers?
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His development of a canal system helped irrigate dry farmland.
His development of a canal system helped irrigate dry farmland.
His development of better roadways connected farmers to the east coast.
His development of better roadways connected farmers to the east coast.
His invention of the steamboat allowed for cheap transportation of crops.
His invention of the steamboat allowed for cheap transportation of crops.
His invention of the steam engine led to a growth in the meat packing industry.
Robert Fulton's most significant contribution that affected farmers was:
His invention of the steamboat allowed for cheap transportation of crops.
Fulton's development of the steamboat revolutionized water transportation, greatly reducing the cost and increasing the speed at which goods, including agricultural products, could be moved along rivers and canals. This made it easier and more economical for farmers to get their goods to market, especially those located along navigable waterways. It allowed them to reach wider markets and encouraged the agricultural expansion of the United States during the 19th century.