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Which type of traffic pushed Decatur to economic success?

  • Air traffic

  • Road traffic

  • Boat traffic

  • Heavy traffic

Answer

Boat traffic played a pivotal role in Decatur's economic success. The Tennessee River served as a vital transportation route, connecting Decatur to major markets and facilitating trade. Steamboats transported agricultural goods, such as cotton and corn, to downstream markets, while bringing manufactured goods and supplies upstream. This bustling river traffic stimulated the local economy, fostering the growth of industries and businesses that catered to the transportation and trade sectors.
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