Question

Give 4 reasons why people's earliest homes were along the banks of rivers and other waterways.

Answer 1

1. Early settlements grew near the river valleys due to the availibility of fresh water for drinking and irrigation purposes.

2.Soil near the river valleys was also fertile which helped in agricultural activities.

3. Most hoped to find better farmland and to make money by trading with the Native Americans.

4. Also the opportunity’s of shelter and defense.