Question

Which of the following statements best describes the historical settlement of the present-day United States?

A.)European powers cooperated with one another to colonize new territories.
B.)The area was primarily populated from the East Coast to the West Coast.
C.)Internal migration was discouraged by local government officials.
D.)Large groups of Native Americans were assimilated into European settlements.

Answer 1

The correct answer is option B.)The area was primarily populated from the East Coast to the West Coast.

Step-by-step explanation:

The historical settlement of the present-day United States began with various European countries establishing colonies along the North American east coast. British colonization had a significant impact, as the high number of English-speaking settlers ensured that English culture dominated the region. The pattern of settlement primarily expanded from the East Coast toward the West Coast.

Throughout the 17th and 18th centuries, European powers did not cooperate but rather competed for control and expansion into new territories. The settlers from England, France, and Spain established new communities and brought with them changes in agriculture, contributing to the displacement of indigenous populations and the establishment of slavery. As settlement expanded, territorial acquisition followed with the new territories eventually being integrated into the United States. In contrast to European colonization, which was often aggressive, Native American populations were mostly forced into subordination through conquest.

The latter part of the 19th century and the early 20th century witnessed a significant shift in immigration patterns with an influx of immigrants from southern and Eastern Europe, contributing to the urbanization of America and changes to city structures.