Which of the following describes trading relationships among Native Americans in the period before European contact?
A) Every tribe was self-sufficient and avoided trading with other groups.
B) Trade networks consisted only of simple bartering between local tribes.
C) Mesoamerican societies developed trade networks but North Americans did not.
D) Native Americans developed expansive trade networks that spanned great distances.

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Native American societies had extensive trade networks that spanned great distances, allowing them to exchange goods such as food, clothing, and raw materials. These networks often extended beyond linguistic and cultural boundaries and played a significant role in shaping pre-contact Native American societies.

Which of the Following Describes Trading Relationships Among Native Americans