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Why were many American towns built near the ocean or along rivers in the early days?
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∙ 14y ago
So they could have easy acces to fishing, and a water source to clean there clothes ;-]
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Which early Native American society built cliff dwellings and which built mounds?
anasazi
Name three ways rivers helped early settlers?
Beginning in the 1700s,settlers used waterways to travel the region. They also build towns along the waterways.
Most early railroads in the US were built in the?
The first American Railroad was built in the North, called the Baltimore and Ohio, or B&O Railroad.
Where were most of the early textile mills in the US built?
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What did early humans do in rivers?
Early humans used rivers for water to drink, cook, bathe, and irrigate crops; to fish; to swim; to travel; etc.
Great early American civilizations built large cities where?
Many of the most successful great early American civilizations built large cities along water. Typically these cities were built along the Atlantic Ocean.
Why did early cities have to be built next to rivers?
So they could have a water source.
Where did many early Virginia cities develope?
Fall Line!! = )
In the early days of your country many towns were built near the ocean or along rivers why?
beaause they can get the water from the lakes
Which early native American society built dwellings and which built mounds?
anasazi
Which early native American society built cliffs dwelling and which built mounds?
Anasazi
Which early Native American society built cliff dwellings and which built mounds?
anasazi
What Early victories along the Tennessee and Cumberland rivers earned general grant what nickname?
Unconditional Surrender
Why did early settlement's first develop along the river?
Early settlements developed along rivers because they provided essential resources such as water for drinking, irrigation for agriculture, transportation, and access to fish and other sources of food. Rivers also facilitated communication and trade between communities, making them ideal locations for early human settlements.
Why did early settlement first develop a long rivers?
Ease of traveling and shipping along with a supply of running water.
Why were early factories built near rivers?
Because they provided water power to run the machinery and a place to dump their waste
Why did people in early day of our country were many towns built nere oceans or rivers Explain why?
The reason why many towns in the early days of the country were built near oceans or rivers was so they could get supplies. Supplies came by water way and living close to water meant getting supplies were easier.
