What are the disadvantages of settling near rivers?

1) easier to be invaded

2) high tide could flood settlement

3) if people don't know how to swim, they could drown

4) high tide could also destroy crops

5) depending on where the settlement is, there could be dangerous      creatures in the water

6) the water could be contaminated

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the war of 1812 was a military conflict that lasted from june 1812 to february 1815, fought between the united states of america and the united kingdom, its north american colonies, and its native american allies.

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