All of the following occurred as a result of the Tennessee Valley Authority EXCEPT
A. a decline in the cost of power from private companies.
B. flooding being almost entirely eliminated in the affected region.
C. significant reduction in poverty in the region.
D. improvements to water transportation.
E. electricity being provided to thousands of new users.
Answer: C
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