Based on this early illustration of the town, what is one reason why Francis Lowell's partners might have chosen this area to build the factory town of Lowell?

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The climate seemed mild so the workers in the factories would be less affected by weather conditions.
• There were few trees to clear so constructing the town would be fast and easy.
• A river ran through the location and could be used to power the factories
O The terrain was generally flat and could be used for growing cotton.

A river ran through the location and could be used to power the factories.