In the early 1800s, why was there so little settlement on the Great Plains?

A. White explorers did not travel into the region until the mid-1800s.

B. The Battle of Fallen Timbers had driven American settlers from the region.

C. Conditions there were not suitable for the kind of farming done at that time.

D. White settlers could not find a route through the Appalachian Mountains.

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Agustin Sweeney

22 March, 01:50

In the early 1800s, why was there so little settlement on the Great Plains?

A. White explorers did not travel into the region until the mid-1800s.

B. The Battle of Fallen Timbers had driven American settlers from the region.

C. Conditions there were not suitable for the kind of farming done at that time.

D. White settlers could not find a route through the Appalachian Mountains.

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Aliza Farrell · Answer 1

There are several reasons why there was so little settlement on the Great Plains, but the best option from this list would be " D. White settlers could not find a route through the Appalachian Mountains."