during the mid - 1800s, the steam locomotive and mechanical reaper aided the settlement of which us…

during the mid - 1800s, the steam locomotive and mechanical reaper aided the settlement of which us region?\nthe northeast\nthe southeast\nthe midwest\nnew england
Answer
Brief Explanations:
The steam locomotive improved transportation, making it easier to move people and goods to the Midwest. The mechanical reaper (by Cyrus McCormick) improved agricultural efficiency, which was crucial for the farming - rich Midwest. The Northeast and New England were more industrialized earlier, and the Southeast was focused on plantation - style agriculture (cotton, etc.) which was more labor - intensive in a different way (before the mechanical reaper's full impact on Midwest farming).
Answer:
the Midwest