The Walking Purchase of 1737

question 93

Multiple Choice

The Walking Purchase of 1737:

• A) sparked King Philip's War.
• B) was a fraudulent deal for the Lenni Lenape Indians.
• C) was part of the West Jersey Concessions.
• D) was led by Nathaniel Bacon.
• E) was rescinded by the governor of Pennsylvania the following year.

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Streambed

The bottom surface of a stream or river channel where water flows, often consisting of sediment, rocks, and organic material.

Stream Transportation

The process by which streams and rivers carry sediment and other materials from one place to another.

Sediment Load

The amount of solid particles, primarily soil and rock, carried by a stream or river, which can affect water clarity and ecosystem health.

Discharge

The act of releasing or expelling a substance, especially the flow of a liquid from a container or the flow of a river into a larger body of water.