Why was the invention of the mechanical reaper important? a.) the reaper separated cotton fibers from cotton seed much faster than the manual method used earlier. b.) the reaper made it possible to communicate very quickly across a wire. c.) the reaper replaced the old method of sewing clothes by hand. d.) the reaper could cut grain much faster than the older method of harvesting by hand with a scythe.

The major impact third parties have on presidential elections has been to.. a. encourage larger vote turnout b. recruiter leader from the democratic and republican party to run for president c. generate increased party identification among the electorate d. developing issues that are later adopted by the major political parties e. drawn off of votes from the major parties to throw election into the house representatives