How were steam-powered ships different from sail boats? A. Sail boats could carry large cargoes. B. Steam boats could carry large cargoes. C. Sail boats could travel against the current on a river. D. Steam boats could travel against the current on a river.

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Steam-powered ships are different from sail boats in that: Steam boats could travel against the current on a river.

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Steam-powered ships are different from sail boats in that: Steam boats could travel against the current on a river.

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