What role did the waterways of europe play in development of europe's economy

ANSWER:

The water ways of Europe played a vital role in development of Europe’s economy by creating a cheap way trading between them.

EXPLANATION:

The water ways helped European countries to bring their ideas close to the trade between the countries for goods, supplies and people were made extremely easy and beneficial. The water ways helped Europeans to trade easily with the rest of the world. The sea ways are one of the most easy and reliable way of transporting goods and other services.

Maybe on the physical part? i dunno i just guessed plus i really need the points