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Why was access to waterways an important factor in development of colonial cities and towns?
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∙ 9y agoAccess to waterways were an important factor in the development of colonial cities and towns because it made travel easier. Waterways also provided food for the people to eat.
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What greatly contributed to the growth of these cities?
D the access to major waterways
Why did New York become powerful in the 19th century?
New York City was the largest city in the nation, with access to several waterways and industrial production.
Which statement best explains why the Louisiana Purchase of 1803 was important to the development of the US?
The Louisiana Purchase was important to the development of the US because it doubled the size of the country, expanding westward and opening up vast new territories for settlement and economic development. It also secured control of the Mississippi River and New Orleans, ensuring access to key trade routes and strengthening American influence in North America.
What natural resources did people use in Colonial America?
The northern colonies had fish, lumber, ocean access, oil, and a one way path to england.
How has the boundary of Pennsylvania changed since colonial times?
Pennsylvania purchased the Lake Erie Triangle access in 1792,
Why was access to waterways an important factor the development of the colonial cities and towns?
Access to waterways was an important factor in the development of colonial cities and towns because it provided fertile land to grow crops,drink water, and good for transportation
Why was access to waterways an important factor in the development of colonial cities and towns?
Access to waterways was an important factor in the development of colonial cities and towns because it provided fertile land to grow crops,drink water, and good for transportation
What was the key factor to the industrial development of cities such as Pittsburgh and Cleveland and Chicago?
access waterways or something like that(study island)
Why are waterways in the US so important to human settlement and economic activity?
Waterways used to be very important to American life and settlement. People used to travel on waterways and also send supplies through waterways. People used to settle next to rivers to har way access to water. Trade was also brought by waterways.
Is iron ore transported by boat?
It can be, if access to waterways is inexpensive.
What greatly contributed to the growth of these cities?
D the access to major waterways
Why did most colonial farmers settle near oceans or coastal waterways?
Because they sailed here and these were easy places to land. Also for use of water.
How would access to major waterways benefit the growth of new townships?
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What are the 4 waterways that control access to north Africa southwest Asia and central Asia?
Mediterranean sea
What is the largest landlocked U.S city?
Phoenix then Indianapolis would be the correct answer. Some would incorrectly say Chicago or Philly, assuming landlocked means 'no access to ocean waters'. Landlocked, to me, means no access to any navigatable waterways. Chicago has access to Lake Michigan, which in turn has access to the ocean and Gulf of Mexico via other waterways. Philly has access to the Delaware river.
How did geopraphy contribute to Greece's development as a group of indivitual city-states?
The Greek mainland and islands comprised limited patches of fertile land surrounded by mountains and waterways. These patches attacted nomadic tribes which settled, then established defensive citadels. These citadels then became the centre for growing cities, and so city-states emerged, each independent with its own government and an army to defend itself. The waterways provided access to marine products and trade.
What is women in development?
"Women in Development" refers to the integration of gender perspectives into the development process to address the specific needs of women and promote gender equality. It aims to ensure that women have equal access to resources, opportunities, and benefits of development initiatives. This approach recognizes the important role women play in development and the need to empower them to participate fully in all aspects of society.
