As for the rivers, the colonists were aware you must have water to successfully maintain life whether it be human life or plant life, it is necessary. Also being close to water helped them in the workforce, like carrying out trade or fishing It was a "win win" for them.
Answer: railway building was a priority in the South during and after Reconstruction
Explanation:
Charles Babbage was the inventor
Answer: He Didn't Try And End Slavery...
Explanation: Wut a meanie... XD. Anyway, Jefferson owned some slaves & he didn’t try to bring slavery to an end. It was with his words in the Declaration of Independence, about all men being equal THAT SHOULD INCLUDE BLACK LIVES. Black Lives Matter!