What characterized the first generation of New England land settlement?
A) It was characterized by communal ownership of property.
B) It was characterized by a few elite families acquiring rights to most of the property.
C) It was characterized by farms scattered around the countryside, away from village centers.
D) It was characterized by large cities connected by private stagecoach lines.
E) It was characterized by houses tightly clustered near the town center with just enough cropland to feed each family.

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The first generation of New England land settlement was characterized by houses tightly clustered near the town center, with just enough cropland to feed each family. This arrangement facilitated a close-knit community and made it easier to defend against potential threats.

What Characterized the First Generation of New England Land Settlement