AP US Historyeasymcq1 pt
Which crop was the foundation of many Native American civilizations in Mexico and the Southwest?
A.Maize (corn)
B.Wheat
C.Rice
D.Potatoes
Explanation
Core Concept
Maize supported dense, settled societies from the Aztec heartland to the Pueblo Southwest — the crop that made civilization possible there.
Correct Answer
AMaize (corn)
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