Question

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

powering mills
powering mills

transporting people and goods
transporting people and goods

collecting drinking water
collecting drinking water

sending telegrams
sending telegrams

producing electricity

Answer 1

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

1. **powering mills**
2. **transporting people and goods**
3. **collecting drinking water**

These three responses reflect common uses of rivers during that time period.