Based on your text and this reading, why was land near water so important for French settlers? (1 point)

Question

Settlers relied on water routes for transportation.
Settlers depended on water from rivers and lakes for their crops.
Settlers continued to look for a Northwest Passage across the continent.
Settlers used water routes to hunt for food.

Answer 1

The correct answer is: Settlers relied on water routes for transportation.

Land near water was important for French settlers because they utilized rivers and lakes as crucial transportation routes for trade and communication, making it easier to access resources and connect with other settlements.