Question

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

collecting drinking water
collecting drinking water

powering mills
powering mills

producing electricity
producing electricity

sending telegrams
sending telegrams

transporting people and goods
transporting people and goods

Answer 1

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

1. **Collecting drinking water**
2. **Powering mills**
3. **Transporting people and goods**

"Producing electricity" and "sending telegrams" were not applicable as electricity generation and telecommunication technology were not developed until after the eighteenth century.