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Virginia's first settlements were established east of the Fall Line primarily due to the accessibility of the Chesapeake Bay and its navigable rivers, which facilitated transportation and trade. The region's fertile soil and favorable climate also made it ideal for agriculture, particularly tobacco cultivation, which became a key economic driver. Additionally, being closer to the coast allowed settlers to establish connections with Europe and other colonies more easily. The Fall Line itself, characterized by rapids and waterfalls, presented significant challenges for navigation and settlement expansion into the interior.

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