2. how did river transportation improve in south carolina during the early 1800's?
a. a dam on the chattooga river removed the rapids near the border.
b. canals made it possible for ships to travel past the fall line.
c. rivers were deepened so large ships could travel to the state's interior.
d. a water purification plant on the columbia river provided power.
3. why is the savannah river so important to the south carolina economy?
a. people like to visit there.
b. it brings water to the power plants.
c. it is the only river of which large ships can pass.
d. none of the above.
4. how was the use of waterways in south carolina different during the early 1800's as compared to today?
a. in the past, people mainly collected water from waterways. they do not do that today.
b. in the past, people mainly created electric power from the waterways. they do not do that today.
c. in the past, people mainly traveled using the waterways. they do not do that today.
d. in the past, people mainly used the waterways for recreation. they do not do that today.