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Why did early colonists tend to settle near rivers?

F. access to natural resources suitable for farming
G. access to water power to run factories
H.natural protection from enemies
J. natural routes to return home

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Answer:

F

Step-by-step explanation:

Early colonists were big farmers and agriculture was a big deal back then.

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