Question

What is one way the physical characteristics of the environment influenced early colonial

settlement patterns?
F Colonists located their towns along rivers farther upstream to avoid attacks by sea.
G Colonists built their first settlements on rivers or coastlines for transportation.
H Settlements often grew near already established Native American villages.
J Early settlements struggled to survive without freshwater lakes nearby.

Answer 1

Option: G. Colonists built their first settlements on rivers or coastlines for transportation.

Explanation:

Early colonial settlement patterns influenced by geographic conditions. The reason for the settlement near rivers or coastlines remains significant because of the unknown area they were living in the New World, which was dense forests with the hostile Native Indians. It was vital for them to remain near water sources for harbours, land for farming, natural resources, and natural protection. Harbour was necessary for shipping goods in Britain and bringing settlers in colonies. The settlement of Thirteen Colonies established on the Atlantic coast of North America.