What about Minnesota's geography helped the sawmill industry thrive?

A. there was an abundance of trees along riverbanks where sawmills were established.
B. areas around the lakes were good places to establish sawmills because of access to water.
C. there was an abundance of trees in the prairies that were ideal for logging.
D. the vast amount of trees in the mountainous areas could be easily transported

B. areas around the lakes were good places to establish sawmills because of access to water.