Which of the following statements describes Native American peoples east of the Mississippi River?
A) They had no single style of political organization.
B) Men made all of the decisions regarding agriculture.
C) They developed elaborate systems of water storage and irrigation.
D) Their standard of living and populations increased dramatically in the century preceding the arrival of the Europeans.

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Native American peoples east of the Mississippi River had diverse political systems, ranging from decentralization to centralized hierarchies. There was no single style of political organization that can be attributed to all tribes. Men did not make all the decisions regarding agriculture as roles were divided and allocated among men and women in different ways across tribes. While some tribes did develop water storage and irrigation systems, this was not a widespread practice. The populations of Native American peoples east of the Mississippi River did not increase dramatically in the century preceding the arrival of Europeans; in fact, many were impacted by disease and displacement.

Which of the Following Statements Describes Native American Peoples East