Based on your text and this reading, why was land near water so important for French settlers?(1 point) Responses Settlers used water routes to hunt for food. Settlers used water routes to hunt for food. Settlers depended on water from rivers and lakes for their crops. Settlers depended on water from rivers and lakes for their crops. Settlers continued to look for a Northwest Passage across the continent. Settlers continued to look for a Northwest Passage across the continent. Settlers relied on water routes for transportation. Settlers relied on water routes for transportation. Question 27 What is The Mayflower Compact?(1 point) Responses a long-term treaty for trade routes with the Dutch Tea Company a long-term treaty for trade routes with the Dutch Tea Company an economic agreement to freely make and sell goods to the British an economic agreement to freely make and sell goods to the British a formal method to establish systematic order among the Pilgrims a formal method to establish systematic order among the Pilgrims a formal agreement by the Pilgrims to abide by "just and equal laws" drafted by leaders of their own choosing a formal agreement by the Pilgrims to abide by "just and equal laws" drafted by leaders of their own choosing Question 28 Why did European explorers search for the Northwest Passage?(1 point) Responses To find the legendary Seven Cities of Gold To find the legendary Seven Cities of Gold To discover new technology for crossing the Atlantic Ocean To discover new technology for crossing the Atlantic Ocean To discover a new sea route to Asia To discover a new sea route to Asia To find the legendary waters of the Fountain of Youth

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  1. Why was land near water so important for French settlers?

    • Settlers relied on water routes for transportation. This is the most relevant reason as access to water facilitated trade, transport, and communication, which were vital for the settlers' survival and economic activities.
  2. What is The Mayflower Compact?

    • A formal agreement by the Pilgrims to abide by "just and equal laws" drafted by leaders of their own choosing. This response accurately describes the Mayflower Compact as an agreement that aimed to establish a form of self-governance and maintain order in the new colony.
  3. Why did European explorers search for the Northwest Passage?

    • To discover a new sea route to Asia. This reflects the primary motivation behind the expeditions, as European nations sought a quicker and more efficient trade route to the lucrative markets of Asia.