Rural settlement means people living in rural areas, that is, not in the cities (which are urban areas).
Less and less people live in rural areas because there are less jobs there than in the city as our farming becomes more and more industrialized - before more people had to work on the farm, as more things had to be done by hand.
Development of more railroad systems contributed
most to US westward expansion in the second half of the nineteenth century.
The correct answer between all the choices given is the second choice or
letter B. I am hoping that this answer has satisfied your query and it will be
able to help you in your endeavor, and if you would like, feel free to ask
another question.
There are only three groups and these groups that conquered North Africa at one time or the other are the Romans, Muslim Arabs, and the Phoenicians. These groups have developed colonies in North Africa. One example is the Phoenicians who built colonies to the Atlantic from the Tripoli. Also, during the conquest of the Muslim Arabs, this started the spread of Islam all over the country.
The correct answer is C) Is softer than a diamond. Hope this helps.