4. why do you think so many major U. S. cities were founded next to rivers and bodies of water?

 Most reasons are self-explanatory. Clearly, you'll need access to water for drinking. Location near to a large body of water is also useful for transportation and trade. Local access to a plethora of natural resources is obviously also highly beneficial, you need this stuff to build cities.

Explanation:

Towns began to develop along river valleys, where water was available. There were some important reasons for this. The land along the rivers is fertile. If there is fertile land, then crops can be grown.

d.he wanted to send diplomats to communist countries.

1st amendment: freedom of speech, religion, petition, press, and assembly

2nd: right to bear arms

3rd: quartering of soldiers

4th: search and seizure