Rivers have played an important role in human history. Since ancient times, towns, cities, and entire civilizations have thrived around rivers, which provide people with many of life's necessities. One such river, the River Thames, has been instrumental in the founding and development of London. What is the MOST LIKELY reason many civilizations developed around rivers? * 100 points

The river offered people a way to defend their city.

Explanation:

Water was pumped out  of the Thames to put out fires started by the bombs and volunteers patrolled the river to ensure that the German ships didn’t enter the Port of London. Supplies and troops often traveled up and down the Thames when bombings obstructed the roads.

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