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Map of New York 1842. A scale is shown stating that one inch equals 1000 feet. The Island is approximately 10 inches across. Manhattan is in the middle of the map and we can see the city is surrounded almost entirely by water. The Hudson River on the left and the Eastern River on bottom and the right. Brooklyn is visible, across the east river.
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This is a map of New York from 1842. The map shows a scale stating that one inch equals 1000 feet and the island is approximately 10 inches across. Manhattan is in the middle of the map and is surrounded almost entirely by water. The Hudson River is on the left and the Eastern River is along the bottom and on the right. Brooklyn is visible, across the East River. A legend is shown on the right side of the map, listing churches, banks, public buildings, and museums. The more populated areas are near the shore.
This map supports the idea that urbanization
is not a process that humans have any means to control
led to more Americans who preferred city living in the 1800s
did not begin in the United States until after the end of the 1800s
was more likely to occur near water for transport and energy needs
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The correct answer is:
was more likely to occur near water for transport and energy needs.
This conclusion is supported by the map indicating Manhattan's proximity to rivers, which historically facilitated trade and transportation, making urban areas more likely to develop in such locations.
