Which action was not a reason for the growth of American cities along rivers in the mid-1800s? Flowing water could be used to power factories and mills. Natural harbors provided a place to safely dock

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