SSC
WORLD GEOGRAPHY
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Question
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What factor most influenced the placement of settlements of early European colonies?
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Waterways for trade
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Warm climate for health
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Broad plains with fertile soils for farming
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Mountains for defense against enemies
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The opportunity to make money was one of the primary motivators for the colonization of the New World. The Virginia Company of London established the Jamestown colony to make a profit for its investors. Europe’s period of exploration and colonization was fueled largely by necessity.
Detailed explanation-2: -The type of soil, climate, length of seasons, and proximity to bodies of water all played a role in how each colony prospered. By the 1700’s, the American colonies grew into three distinct regions.
Detailed explanation-3: -Historians generally recognize three motives for European exploration and colonization in the New World: God, gold, and glory.
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