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Colonial settlements were mostly built along rivers. The settlers used the waterpower of the rivers to run their mills. Navigable rivers provided transportation between settlements for people and their goods.
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∙ 13y agoPlymouth Plantation was the first permanent settlement in New England. The pilgrims settled here.
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∙ 16y agoNo, Plymouth was the 1st.
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∙ 12y agoPlymouth.
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Where did most early settlements have to be located near?
#1. Water. #2. Food. #3. raw materials in order to build the settlements (i.e. wood, stone, mud, metal ore, etc.)
How did british navigation acts most affect the economy of new England?
They encouraged colonists to build ships.
Why did Spain and England build forts in American territory?
Like most imperialists of the time, England and Spain built forts on American territory to protect what they just stole/claimed themselves.
Why was England able to industrialize first?
Had the most natural resources
Which colony was most influenced by Quaker settlements in the 1600s?
pennslyvania
Where did most early settlements have to be located near?
#1. Water. #2. Food. #3. raw materials in order to build the settlements (i.e. wood, stone, mud, metal ore, etc.)
What is the first sport in England?
Soccer is the most popular sport in England.
How did british navigation acts most affect the economy of new England?
They encouraged colonists to build ships.
How did the English colonization impact the language and religion of Australia?
The people of the first settlements were British, so that is why we speak English today and most of the people living in Australia are Christian.
How did the British Acts most affect the economy of New England?
They encouraged colonists to build ships.
Who offers the most Cash For Structured Settlements?
Set Cap offers the most Cash For Structured Settlements. Stone Street is another company that offers a lot of Cash For Structured Settlements.
People of colonial Maryland?
Most of them came from England.
How did the french settlements in the Americas differ from the English settlements?
Most of the French settlements were men who were traders and accepted the natives. But the English settlements focused on families developing the land and basically wanted to enslave the natives.
How did the French settlements in the Americas different from the English settlements?
Most of the French settlements were men who were traders and accepted the natives. But the English settlements focused on families developing the land and basically wanted to enslave the natives.
Where did most settlements develop and why?
By water easy to get to
Were the first settlements in Mexico established peacefully?
No. Most Spanish-era cities were founded atop the ruins of conquered Native American civilizations.
Why were most settlements near water?
most settlements were located near water for transportation and shiping in and out goods. also for water to use as bathing, drinking, and cooking.
