Question

Why were waterfalls often the site of factories in the 1800s?

The waterfalls turned the water wheels that powered factory machines.
The waterfalls carried logs to sawmills.
The noise of the waterfalls drowned out the racket of the machinery
The waterfalls provided drinking and bathing water for workers.

Answer 1

Answer: The waterfalls turned the water wheels that powered factory machines.

Basically like Hydroelectricity today.

Answer 2

Answer: It is A.) The waterfalls turned the water wheels that powerd factory machines.

Explanation: