During the antebellum era in atlanta, over 2,500 people lived there. this was a large population for the time. which of the following is credited as the key reason? a. railroads b. shipbuilding c. hog farming d. the indian removal act

2686-2181 bce-- "egyptian civilization developed along the nile river in large part because the river’s annual flooding ensured reliable, rich soil for growing crops."

1069-664 bce-- "ancient egyptians developed wide-reaching trade networks along the nile, in the red sea, and in the near east."