Question

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.

Answer 1

2.) River transportation improved in South Carolina during the 1800's because; Rivers were deepened so large ships could travel to the state's interior. The work on widening the first river canal finished in 1800, it was was the Santee Canal.

The correct answer is C.

3.) The Savannah River is so important to the South Carolina economy because; many people are employed by the company who takes of the water, and this helps the economy by giving people pay checks. The river is also responsible for giving drinking water to citizens in Georgia and South Carolina.

The correct answer is D, none of the above.

4.) The use of waterways in South Carolina are different today than in 1800 because; In the past, people mainly traveled using the waterways. They do not do that today. In 2019, people still travel by water but not for everyday uses like in the 1800's. People now get around by driving their own cars, using airplanes, taking taxis and Ubers.

The correct answer is C.