English, 04.11.2021 06:50 jetblackcap
Match the sentence from "Fulton's Triumph" with the statement that best explains why the author chose to include these sentences in the story.
to explain why Fulton's business grew
to explain the challenges Fulton faced
to explain why the steamboat did not rely on solar power
to explain why the steamboat seemed dangerous
"One observer thought the boat looked like a sawmill mounted on a flat-bottomed boat and set on fire."
"Land travel was slow and uncomfortable. Shifting winds and tides made sailing the river unpredictable."
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