Question

Which role did the Savannah River play in the development of Georgia?

A.
It was a shipping route between major cities and the Atlantic Ocean.

B.
It was a link between the city of Atlanta and the Mississippi River.

C.
It was a source of clean water that was exported to drier areas.

D.
It was a major source of food that kept the population fed

Answer 1

A. It was a shipping route between major cities and the Atlantic Ocean.

The Savannah River provided access to the port of Savannah, enabling trade and transport between inland Georgia and the Atlantic, which helped the colony/state grow economically.