Use the map and your knowledge of social studies to answer the question. Detail from Map of North America (1685)The image is a section of a larger French map. The small words next to dots are the names of settlements. Which is the most likely reason for the settlement pattern shown in the map. A) Settlers needed land that could be easily defended. B) Settlers wanted land with rich soil and good hunting. C) Settlers needed to be close to forests so they could harvest building materials. D) Settlers needed to be close to water so they could travel and trade.