Prior to European Contact,the Eastern Third of What Is Today

question 47

Multiple Choice

Prior to European contact,the eastern third of what is today the United States

• A) was politically controlled by the Cahokia Indians.
• B) contained no permanent settlements.
• C) had the most abundant food resources of any region of the continent.
• D) was populated by tribes that engaged in hunting and gathering but did not yet farm.
• E) remained for the most part uninhabited.

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Definitions:

Crossing The Rockies

The act of traversing the Rocky Mountains, which was a significant barrier to westward expansion in the United States during the 19th century.

Settlers

Individuals or groups who move to uninhabited or sparsely populated lands to establish a permanent presence.

Journey Westward

The movement or migration of people towards the western regions of a country or continent, often associated with exploration, expansion, or the pursuit of new opportunities.