Tennessee Valley Authority · US History

How did the TVA improve navigation on the Tennessee River?

  1. By constructing new railway bridges across the valley
  2. By significantly deepening the river's downstream harbor areas
  3. By rerouting river traffic through a new canal system
  4. By building dams and locks to make the river more navigable
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Correct answer: By building dams and locks to make the river more navigable

The TVA constructed dams and locks that made the river easier to navigate. This improved transportation and trade in the region.

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