Question

What did people rely on rivers for during the eighteenth century? Select the three correct answers.(2 points)
Responses

powering mills
powering mills

collecting drinking water
collecting drinking water

transporting people and goods
transporting people and goods

producing electricity
producing electricity

sending telegrams

Answer 1

During the eighteenth century, people primarily relied on rivers for:

1. **Powering mills** - Rivers provided the necessary water flow to power water mills for grinding grain and other purposes.

2. **Collecting drinking water** - Rivers were a source of fresh water for drinking and everyday use.

3. **Transporting people and goods** - Rivers served as important transportation routes for moving people and goods before the widespread use of railroads and improved road systems.

Producing electricity and sending telegrams were not applicable during that time period.