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The US really hit the geographic jackpot - long coasts with good harbors on Earth's two biggest oceans, an immense river system connecting basically the whole a
by jjk166 4y ago
The US really hit the geographic jackpot - long coasts with good harbors on Earth's two biggest oceans, an immense river system connecting basically the whole agricultural heartland, an immense area with good soil and temperate climate capable of supporting large scale agriculture, substantial oil reserves and other mineral wealth, and few regions prone to natural disasters. It's hard to imagine a better starting position.
- fendy3002 4y agoConsidering that the current America is a product of European colonization, I'd say it lacks technology advancement early on.
- jjk166 4y agoGiven that places like Egypt, India, Mesoamerica, etc were all colonized by Europe despite long histories of advanced civilizations, I don't see how European colonization would imply a place isn't capable of technological advancement.