The steamboat was particularly suited for rivers because
a. of its safety.
b. of its ability to negotiate shallow waters.
c. it intimidated the Indians.
d. of the abundance of coal for fuel throughout the West.
e. of its low cost to build steamboats.
ANS: B
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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