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 establish the settlement as soon as I sighted land.The most important thing would be to get the settlement started as quickly as possible.
B)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.
C)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.
D)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.

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The establishment of a successful new city would require a location with a harbor that would allow for easy trade with Britain. It would be essential to choose a location that had access to markets and could facilitate transportation of goods. The exploration of the coast would be necessary to find such a harbor.

Imagine That You Are an Early British Immigrant to the East