Why were the technological innovations listed in the box developed in

the late nineteenth century? (in the box was mechanical reaper steel plow steel windmill and seed drill)

Farmers began experimenting with new inventions to

sell in newly-formed businesses.

Business leaders had money to invest in research and

development of new technologies.

New inventions were introduced to the United States

by immigrants coming from Europe.

Population growth in the United States resulted in

increased demand for agricultural products.