Answer:
The advancement of transportation technology helped Florida's population and economy grow to what they are today.
Explanation:
Think about the timeline of events involving transportation and how they relate to Florida today.
1. 1820s: Steamboats traveled St. John's River, Indian River, and other Florida waterways to ship goods.
2. 1860s: Florida's first railroads were built, allowing cargo to be shipped across the state line. Later, between 1888 and 1912, hoping to bring wealthy tourists to Florida, a land developer named Henry Flagler built a rail line that extended to Palm Beach.
3. Early 1900s: America's first plane flew in 1903, which led to passenger planes becoming popular in the 1950s. Florida now has dozens of airports across the state bringing in people from around the world.
4. Early 1900s: America's first car was available in 1908, which grew to become the most popular form of transportation in the U.S. By 1916 there were more than 46,000 cars in Florida alone.
The statements are:
A. Transportation has improved since the 1800s, but it has impacted Florida more than any other state in the U.S.
B. The advancement of transportation technology helped Florida's population and economy grow to what they are today.
C. Major ideas about transportation started in Florida, including steamboats, trains, automobiles, and passenger planes.
D. Florida uses transportation more than any other state because it attracts so many tourists and mostly surrounded by water.
But the answer would end up being B
