Question

question 1
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what was the main reason small farming villages gave way to larger societies in america by 1500 bce? (p. 5)
increased trade between peoples led to a shared knowledge of civilization building
increased food supply by cultivation of beans, tomatoes and especially corn
conquest of major military leaders who subjugated but organized large groups of people
increased influx of people from siberia over the bering straits leading to large populations
clear selection

Explanation:

The shift from small farming villages to larger societies in pre-Columbian America by 1500 BCE was driven by the ability to support larger populations. The cultivation of high-yield, nutrient-dense crops like corn (maize), along with beans and tomatoes, created a stable, surplus food supply. This surplus allowed for population growth, non-farming specialized roles, and the development of larger, organized societies. Other options are less accurate: trade was a secondary outcome, military conquest was not the primary driver this early, and major Bering Strait migrations predated this period.

Answer:

increased food supply by cultivation of beans, tomatoes and especially corn