How did samuel adams contribute to colonial

Why did settlers decide to establish olympia where they did? they thought the land was good for farming. they could trade with american indians. they found water access to puget sound. they were given land by the us government.

What is the name for the main idea behind the settling of western lands by americans in the early-1800s?

Virginia has 11 people in the house and 2 in the senate. how many electoral votes foes it have? where is this addressed?