Dispersed Rural Settlments In The Usa Flashcards
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Why are middle Atlantic colonies dispersed settlements
A
Most came individually rather than as a member of a religious, or. cultural group
1
Q
Where are dispersed settlements in the USA
A
Midwest
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Why are Midwest dispersed settlement 2
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1-The people who settled were from middle Atlantic colonies
2- land past the Appalachian mountains was cheap and plentiful so individuals bought as much as possible
3
Q
When did dispersed replace clustered in New England
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18 century
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Q
Why do settlements become dispersed from clustered
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1-pop growth leads to
2- land shortage lead to
3- people leave to claim land on the frontier
Also
4- cultural bonds are weakened
Cuz descendants of original settlers are less interested in religious and cultural values that had unified original immigrants
