What were some reasons that early settlers established colonies along the banks of rivers? Select all that apply. A. Settlers felt safer along the banks of rivers.
B. Rivers were the easiest way to travel.
C. The Louisiana Purchase only permitted settlement along rivers
D. Hunting and trading with Native Americans was easier.

Which statement best describes the relationship between the rule of law and democratic forms of government? o a. the rule of law ensures that leaders can only exercise the powers the people give them. b. the rule of law requires direct democracies to introduce representative government. o c. the rule of law allows elected officials to issue extremely harsh punishments for criminals. o d. the rule of law prevents democracies from growing too large to be efficiently governed.