Because am not sure if there is internet back then
Looks like there room for improvement as far as your world history knowledge is concerned. Electricity was invented in the 19th century and Internet started in the 1960s.
even if there is I don't think it is as fast as it is now
Regarding internet speed, Nigeria is raking 94 on Mobile internet list and 145 on Broadband's list, so what you know as fast is called unacceptable in top ranking countries.
But to reply to your comment, trust me you can survive without internet.
You are right I can survive because it is what they are doing then I will do as well