Which of the following constituted the spread of the settlement patter

Which of the following constituted the spread of the settlement pattern for the Atlantic coast European colonies from 1607-1639?

A) beginning with very small settlements close to the coast and then spreading into the interior as a larger colony or colonies.
B) beginning with very large settlements close to the coast and then spreading into the interior with a smaller colony or colonies.
C) beginning with very small colonies close the interior and then spreading into the coast with a smaller colony or colonies.
D) No similar pattern of the spread of colonies for the Atlantic coast of North America existed during this period.

ANSWER
Answer: A