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The answer is because they couldn't find any water from anywhere else so they drank from the rivers

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What helped establish the western boundaries of Virginia and North Carolina in the 1700?

rivers prevented settlement farther west.


What helped establish the western boundaries of Virginia and North Carolina in the 1700's?

rivers prevented settlement farther west.


What made colonial Virginia so important?

Jamestown Virginia was the first British settlement in America after the Lost Colony of Roanoke.


Can you give a fact about Virginia rivers?

In Virginia most rivers run downhill. Or: The water in most Virginia rivers is wet. Or: Fish live in Virginia's rivers. Or: The mouth of Virginia rivers is at a lower elevation then the source. Or: No recorded Virginia river runs uphill. Or:


Why have rivers been important?

Rivers are important in early settlement of land. Before advanced technology, it was important to be next to a water source for hydration, food, and travel. Many early cities, companies, and communties in history have been started around rivers.


How did rivers affect the humans settlement?

Rivers were important to early settlements since they were the main means of transport, and furnished power for early industrial applications.


What was Virginia's settlement?

in Jamestown


Is there rivers in West Virginia?

Yes, there are rivers in West Virginia. Just like there are rivers in all 49 other states, too.


What was the settlement of John Smith?

The settlement of John Smith was Jamestown, Virginia.


What are the major rivers in West Virginia?

I don't know which are the major ones but there are 15 rivers in west Virginia


Where was the 1st settlement?

Jamestown, Virginia


Where was the Jamestown settlement located?

Virginia