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steamboat – form of transportation invented in the United States by John Fitch in 1787

Which option explains how this invention contributed to the role of the United States as an emerging world power?

A.It led to an overseas demand for steamboats, which allowed the United States to become a dominant power in international trading markets.

B. It demonstrated the ingenuity of the United States in developing military technology to support international war efforts.

C. It enabled the US military to more efficiently move soldiers to and from the various fronts in the War of 1812.

D. It improved shipping efficiency of goods along waterways, which bolstered both domestic and international trading.

The steamboat was a critical invention in America's development. This technology allowed goods to be shipped to different cities at a much faster rate. Along with this, the steamboat helped to significantly decrease the price of shipping goods a far distance. These factors resulted in an increase in domestic and international trading.