Question

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

transporting people and goods
transporting people and goods

producing electricity
producing electricity

powering mills
powering mills

sending telegrams
sending telegrams

collecting drinking water
collecting drinking water

Answer 1

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

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

Producing electricity and sending telegrams were not significant uses of rivers during that time.