Question

The mechanical reaper, invented by Cyrus McCormick in the 1830s, was most significant because it

• A. turned over the hard prairie soil.
• B. planted seeds four times as fast as a man could do by hand.
• C. aided irrigation of the arid Midwest.
• D. increased cotton production.
• E. cut wheat at a greater rate than the scythe.

Answer 1

The correct option is E cut wheat at a greater rate than the scythe.

The mechanical reaper, invented by Cyrus McCormick in the 1830s, was most significant because it cut wheat at a greater rate than the scythe.