Industrial town development occurred by what geographical features?

Rivers. Community (town) development has traditionally risen on the banks of rivers that provided transportation and power.

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because of its location and commercial importance, atlanta was used as a center for military operations and as a supply route by the confederate army during the civil war. therefore, it also became a target for the union army. general william tecumseh sherman and his troops captured the city in 1864.