Question

How did rivers affect the locations of early settlements in Georgia?

A. People often settled near shoals where it was easier to cross the river
B. People typically settled away from rivers and other bodies of water
C. People typically settled near rivers where the rapids were high
D. People usually settled in areas where riverbeds were even and shallow

Answer 1

A. People often settled near shoals where it was easier to cross the river

Early settlements in Georgia were often established near rivers because they provided essential resources such as water for drinking and irrigation, transportation routes for trade and travel, and fertile land for agriculture. The presence of shoals, areas where the water was shallower and easier to cross, would have been particularly advantageous for settlement.