Which action was not a reason for the growth of american cities along rivers in the mid-1800s?

a. natural harbors provided a place to safely dock ships.

b. rivers served as a defensive barrier against disease.

c. flowing water could be used to power factories and mills.

d. rivers were economical transportation routes.

I believe the answer is A. natural harbors provided a place to safely dock ships.

the answer is A. natural harbors provided a place to safely dock ships.

on the morning of  july 21,  1861, general mcdowell ordered the  unionarmy to attack. it was on this hill that  confederate  colonel thomas jackson and his forces held back theunion  troops.

c. government control over the unsettled western lands