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When people settled in North America, they often chose to live in areas that were close to rivers. Which of the following is the most logical reason for this?

Coal and other minerals were usually found near bodies of water.
Rivers provided fertile soil and transportation routes.
Rivers served as natural boundaries between territories.
Areas along rivers typically had more moderate climates.

rivers provide fertile soil and transportation routes

Explanation:

Thats what i think but dont fail cause of me

since most of current immigration into the u.s., both legal and illegal, is coming from latin america. it would be very difficult to imagine or rationalize a country my fellow citizens are trying desperately to flee into, would pose a threat to my prosperity or freedom. since the u.s. has a long history of intervention, but no record of permanent occupation, i would not feel oppression is the main objective.  

the largest free trade nation, along with the largest gdp in the world wanting to expand it's economic policy on us, and including us, could only be positive. the u.s. government has no interest in, or way of simply forcing american culture on us. and has no track record of it. other nations that adopted american social culture, or "americanization" did so voluntarily, mainly through the choice of allowing american businesses and u.s. citizens to come into their nations, as free operatives.

russia because it is the biggest state