One reason: Plowing large areas of land
A few more reasons: poor farming practices, farmers would loosen up the soil, and the land was deforested, making it loose the roots that held the soil in place.
The answer to the given question above is the third option: FRAME OF GOVERNMENT. This is the document made by William Penn which influenced the US Constitution. Specifically, this is Pennsylvania's Frame of Government referring to the colony given <span>by Charles II of England to William Penn. This frame of government is considered historical as this became the basis of American development and democracy.</span>