26) The mechanical reaper, patented by Cyrus McCormick, did much to revolutionize agriculture. It allowed farmers and labor to
harvest crops faster than could be done by men with hand cutting tools. This allowed more work to be done more efficiently
and yielded more profits for farmers.
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What was the long lasting result of the mechanical reaper that contributed to a radical change in lifestyle in the United States?
A)
more leisure time for sports and entertainment
Eliminate
B)
increased the need for workers and larger families
increased the need for workers and the creation of unions
D)
reduced the need for workers and caused a reduction in immigration
27)
As the European powers grew more industrialized, their colonies became very important as sources of