The development of maize cultivation by Native Americans before 1491 most directly contributed to which of the following?

The development of maize cultivation by

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AIncreased dependence on hunting and gathering
BDecline in trade networks among indigenous groups
CReduction in religious ceremonial practices
DGrowth of complex, settled societies with larger populations

✓ Correct answer: D. Growth of complex, settled societies with larger populations The domestication and widespread cultivation of maize allowed Native American societies to develop larger, more sedentary populations. Reliable agricultural surpluses supported population growth and enabled the emergence of complex civilizations with specialized labor, social hierarchies, and permanent settlements.

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