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

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Responses

Settlers relied on water routes for transportation.

Settlers used water routes to hunt for food.

Settlers continued to look for a Northwest Passage across the continent.

Settlers depended on water from rivers and lakes for their crops.

Answer 1

The most appropriate response is:

Settlers relied on water routes for transportation.

Having land near water was crucial for French settlers as it allowed them to transport goods and supplies efficiently, facilitating trade and communication.