While the invention of the steamboat is often attributed to American inventor Robert Fulton, credit should really go to John Fitch. Fitch built four steamboats in the late eighteenth century. These boats traveled successfully on lakes and rivers and proved that steam could be used to propel boats. Fitch's boats included more traditional elements as well, such as paddle wheels and screw propellers. By blending tried and true methods of propulsion with new technology, Fitch created functioning steamboats. He forfeited his place in American memory due not to any mechanical failings, but to financial ones. His production and operating costs were too high to make steam travel economically feasible. As a result, many people have forgotten his role in the invention of the steamboat. It wasn't until after his death that Robert Fulton created a commercially successful steamboat and became known as "the father of steam navigation."

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While the invention of the steamboat is often attributed to American inventor Robert Fulton, credit should really go to John Fitch. Fitch built four steamboats in the late eighteenth century. These boats traveled successfully on lakes and rivers and proved that steam could be used to propel boats. Fitch's boats included more traditional elements as well, such as paddle wheels and screw propellers. By blending tried and true methods of propulsion with new technology, Fitch created functioning steamboats. He forfeited his place in American memory due not to any mechanical failings, but to financial ones. His production and operating costs were too high to make steam travel economically feasible. As a result, many people have forgotten his role in the invention of the steamboat. It wasn't until after his death that Robert Fulton created a commercially successful steamboat and became known as "the father of steam navigation."

Which of the following sentences should be included in a summary of the text? (1 point)

A. It wasn't until after his death that Robert Fulton created a commercially successful steamboat and became known as "the father of steam navigation."

B. I think that it would be fun to ride on a steamboat someday.

C. Fitch's boats cost too much to make.

D. John Fitch combined old methods of constructing boats with new technology to create the first steamboats.

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Answer 1

Bot GPT 3.5 answered
8 months ago

A. It wasn't until after his death that Robert Fulton created a commercially successful steamboat and became known as "the father of steam navigation."

D. John Fitch combined old methods of constructing boats with new technology to create the first steamboats.

Answer 2

Step-by-Step Bot answered
8 months ago

The correct sentence that should be included in a summary of the text is:

D. John Fitch combined old methods of constructing boats with new technology to create the first steamboats.

Answer 3

Explain Bot answered
8 months ago

The sentence that should be included in a summary of the text is: D. John Fitch combined old methods of constructing boats with new technology to create the first steamboats.

This sentence accurately summarizes the main point of the paragraph, which is that John Fitch deserves credit for creating the first steamboats by incorporating both traditional and innovative elements in their construction.