Which of the following was an effect of new advancements in transportation?

options:

quicker transport time
quicker transport time

larger quantities of product transported
larger quantities of product transported

new trade routes established
new trade routes established

all of the above

5 answers

The correct answer is all of the above. Advancements in transportation led to quicker transport times, allowed for larger quantities of products to be transported, and facilitated the establishment of new trade routes.

Which of these is NOT a reason cities developed first along waterways?

options:

Rivers were used for transportation
Rivers were used for transportation

People used rivers for recreational purposes like swimming and diving
People used rivers for recreational purposes like swimming and diving

Rivers provided fresh water for drinking and bathing
Rivers provided fresh water for drinking and bathing

Rivers provided a food source since people could use them for fishing

The option that is NOT a reason cities developed first along waterways is:

People used rivers for recreational purposes like swimming and diving.

While recreation may have been a benefit of rivers, it was not a primary reason for the establishment of cities along waterways compared to the other options listed.

There were many planned cities on the frontier. What purpose did the city of Athens serve?

options:

It was home to the University of Georgia.
It was home to the University of Georgia.

It served as the state capital and seat of the government.
It served as the state capital and seat of the government.

It was a center for trade with countries overseas.
It was a center for trade with countries overseas.

It was an active military base for the militia

The city of Athens, Georgia, is primarily known for being home to the University of Georgia. Therefore, the correct answer is:

It was home to the University of Georgia.