Question
Imagine that you are an early British immigrant to the east coast of America. You have been charged by the British government with establishing a new settlement. What characteristics would you be looking for to create a successful new city?
A I would go ashore and send settlement parties to explore inland areas. The most important thing would be to move westward across the continent to establish settlements in the interior.
B I would go ashore and establish the settlement as soon as I sighted land. The most important thing would be to get the settlement started as quickly as possible.
C I would look first for open land that looked fertile. The most important thing would be to find a location with high quality soil for farming.
D I would explore the coast looking for a harbor where ships could easily put down anchor and establish a settlement there. The most important thing would be to find a location that would facilitate trade with Britain.
This question is taken from Geography 321 – The United States » 2019 » Chapter 7 Test The Megalopolis
