In addition to natural harbours and a hospitable climate, America was easily accessible because of its: (a) Well developed interior waterways  
(b) Exclusive Western deserts
(c) Well travelled interior routes  
(d) All of these  
(e) None of these

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Answer :

(a) Well developed interior waterways

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