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The story of the European settlers in the USA (if that's what you mean) mimics the biblical story of the Israelites reaching the promised land in that they both believed that if they just came to this place of "milk and honey" they would be able to flourish, and truly enjoy life. This was true for the most part.
Because it would require more energy to create elements with more protons
Soil formation involves both C) chemical weathering and erosion of rocks.