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Well first many of the towns people would pee in a large bucket, then strain it through a cheese cloth, then they would pour tons of a rare cocoa bean that had been imported from distant lands in the strained urine. Only the bravest would drink this, and they died for it cause it gave them all terrible stomach fungus. Answer your question?
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∙ 12y agothey got strong sticks and started to dig out a hole and surprisingly the water was clean but if we were to dig out water now it would be all mucky!!!!!!!!
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∙ 14y agoIn the 1800s, drinking water was obtained from wells, rivers and streams, and from lakes. Some people also used rain barrels to catch the rain that ran off their roofs.
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∙ 11y agoSome was. Some was not
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What century is the 1870s?
1873 was the 19th century (1800-1899).
What century was 1865?
18th century
What did people think caused choler in the 19th century?
Rats, leaking sewers, dirty water, ankle deep rubbish and mud, and a lot more
Is 1879 early or late 19th century?
early 19th century
Abolition in the 19th and 20th century tried to end the enslavement of people of descent?
Abolition in the 19th and 20th century tried to end the enslavement of people of primarily African descent. Natives in the Americas also suffered from enslavement.
What is true about migration in 19th century America?
People migrated from the east coast westward during the 19th century
Did people have wheelchairs in the 19th century?
Yes.
Why did people demand regulation of the railroads in the late 19th century?
3. Why did people, particularly farmers, demand regulation of the railroads in the late 19th century?
Were the irish considered white in the 19th century?
The Irish was not considered white in the 19th century. The Irish was considered black people.
What century is the 1870s?
1873 was the 19th century (1800-1899).
In what ways people communicate in japan in 19th century?
In the early 19th century they used letters delivered by horse riders by the end of the 19th century they used the postal service, Phones and Telegrams
What was the Water and waste situation in the 19Th century?
it was really really bad. it was unhygienic (dirty and filthy) many people died from it
What century was 1865?
18th century
When was water polo discovered?
Water polo was discovered in Scottland in the late 19th century.
What century was Queen Victoria from?
Queen Victoria reigned from 1837 to 1901, which was in the 19th century.
What century is 1784 in?
The 1800's is the 19th century.
Why did people move to springfeild?
Trading opportunities in the 19th century.
