Question

What were the advantage and disadvantage of the use of mechanical harvesting machines in the U. S. A?

Answer 1

Answer:

The advantages and disadvantages of the use of mechanical harvesting machines in the USA are mentioned below: Advantages: (i) It saved the use of physical labour and increased agricultural output. For example, the mechanical reaper could cut in a day as much as five men could cut with cradles and 16 men with sickles.