Native American societies before European contact

Artist's conception of the city of Cahokia, near modern-day St. Louis. At its peak around 1100 CE, Cahokia had 20,000 residents. Image credit: Wikimedia Commons

Which of the following conclusion might historians make about the Mississippian people from the evidence of Cahokia?

(Choice A)
They lived in settled villages and farmed, allowing for the growth of large populations.
(Choice B)
They were not sophisticated enough to build lasting structures.
(Choice C)
They preferred fishing for their food over farming.
(Choice D)
They lived a nomadic lifestyle, following herds of animals across the Plains.

AP®︎/College US History

Course: AP®︎/College US History > Unit 1

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