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Long before America was discovered by Columbus, a band of Irish monks led by Saint Brenden visited Americas in sixth century. They traveled on ox-boats and returned after seven years. They reported that they have discovered a land full of vegetation, people believe that the land he mentioned was Newfoundland.
Some scholars say that before Vikings America was visited by Chinese travelers and also by visitors from Ice Age Europe and Africa.
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Answer: D. settlers could obtain cheap land nearby.
Most cities grew based on the availability of land and resources. The land found along railroads and canals was cheap, and the government encouraged people to move into newly discovered territories in order to expand the nation. Therefore, settlers would buy this cheap land and settle in these areas. Also, railroads and canals were useful for transportation and travel, and this ensured that the cities were not completely isolated.
