Which one of the following is true about Native Americans and material wealth?
A) Chiefs were expected to share some of their goods rather than hoard them.
B) Eastern Native Americans were more materialistic than those who lived west of the Mississippi.
C) Wealth mattered less to them than to Europeans,but inherited social status was equally important to both peoples.
D) Native Americans actually suffered more social inequality than Europeans did.
E) Native Americans had no material wealth.

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Among many Native American tribes, such as the Iroquois, sharing was an important cultural value and chiefs were expected to distribute goods for the benefit of the entire community. Therefore, hoarding material wealth was not seen as important as sharing and taking care of the people.

Which One of the Following Is True About Native Americans