Question

How did the physical characteristics of the backcountry affect the movement of settlers.

Answer 1

The physical characteristics of the backcountry affected the movements of the settlers because it's difficult to reach, as well as it had only a few settlers

Answer 2

The backcountry was difficult to reach and had few settlers in the beginning. Most settlers followed an old American Indian trail which eventually widened enough for more settlers to move to the backcountry.