Because of its <span>dry summers, mountains, and soil quality.</span>
Answer:
"Lincoln arrived in New Salem by way of flatboat and he remained in the village for about six years. During his stay, Lincoln earned a living as a shopkeeper, soldier in the Black Hawk War, general store owner, postmaster, land surveyor, and rail splitter, as well as doing odd jobs around the village."
Explanation:
Britain because loyalists were their main priority
