How did geography affect the lives of the colonists in new england? the cumberland gap allowed colonists to cross the rugged appalachian mountains and journey into the west. cold weather and fast rivers controlled diseases such as malaria, which colonists live longer. colonists did not have to clear trees before starting farms, which them plant crops much faster. colonists grew cash crops such as tobacco, indigo, and rice on large farms known as plantations.

"the plan of removing the aboriginal people who yet remain within the settled portions of the united states . . approaches its consummation. . an extensive region . . has been assigned for their permanent residence. it has been divided into districts and allotted among them. many have already removed and others are preparing to go. . " removal of southern indians to indian territory, 1835 this passage is most closely related to a) imperialism. b) the civil war. c) westward expansion. d) the french indian war.