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Colonials would want to build their settlemesnt by the sea so they could use ships as transportation or for trading. They would also want to build near mountains so they could be protected or not want to build by mountains so they wouldn't have to travel over them for expansion reasons or also trading.
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It is important for Latin America to diversify it's economy because for one thing, L.A. wouldn't have to take the risks of a failed business by relying on one crop or resource. Another reason is that more diverse crops or resources brings in a steady amount of money with varied products, and L.A. would be taking their chances by just relying on one crop/resources.
The answer to this question is Discretion
Block grants are given by the federal government for various type of service for the Feds. These services tend to expose a lot of sensitive information that could be dangerous if released to the wrong hand, so the grants tend to be given discretely.
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