Which was not a reason for the growth of american cities along rivers in the mid-1800s? a. flowing water could be used to power factories and mills. b. rivers were economical transportation routes. c. rivers served as a defensive barrier against disease. d. natural harbors provided a place to safely dock ships.

Explain in a short essay of two to three paragraphs how the life and actions of the two figures you have chosen illuminate important aspects of the watergate scandal

What is zinn's approach to the study of history? what does he suggest occurs when history is told is the story of human progress?

By the end of the 1800s, there was a change in the nature of the immigrants coming to the united states. immigration from northern europe—england, ireland, germany, and scandinavia—declined, while immigration from italy, russia, and austria-hungary grew. in fact, between 1900 and 1910, more than three-fourths of all immigrants came from these three countries. unfortunately, these countries were far removed england, the home of our founders, and the immigrants who came from them had a hard time adjusting to life in their new country.