"The Etowah Indian Mounds Historic Site consists of six mounds, three of which are clearly visible the Great Temple Mound, Lesser Temple Mound, and Mortuary Mound The Great Temple Mound lowered over the community and served as a platform for the home of the priest-chief. Situated between the Great Temple Mound and the Etowah Rover, the Lesser Temple Mound was originally shaped as a square Generations of farming softened the edges of the mound, leaving its current, rounded form. The Mortuary Mound is the only mound to have been fully excavated and replaced by a reconstruction. The burial sites and associated artifacts that were discovered within are protected by the Native American Graves and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and their welfare governed by the modern-day Muscogee (Creek) people. "Etowah Mounds Virtual Field Trip GPB

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"The Etowah Indian Mounds Historic Site consists of six mounds, three of which are clearly visible the Great Temple Mound, Lesser Temple Mound, and Mortuary Mound The Great Temple Mound lowered over the community and served as a platform for the home of the priest-chief. Situated between the Great Temple Mound and the Etowah Rover, the Lesser Temple Mound was originally shaped as a square Generations of farming softened the edges of the mound, leaving its current, rounded form. The Mortuary Mound is the only mound to have been fully excavated and replaced by a reconstruction. The burial sites and associated artifacts that were discovered within are protected by the Native American Graves and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and their welfare governed by the modern-day Muscogee (Creek) people. "Etowah Mounds Virtual Field Trip GPB

Which factor best explains why Native Americans were able to make permanent settlements that included features like the Etowah Mounds?

A Native Americans began to cultivate plants for food

OB. Native Americans began to create more complex tools and pottery

C. Native Americans discovered alternate food sources, such as shellfish

D. Native Americans wanted to band together in large groups for protection

Answer 1

A. Native Americans began to cultivate plants for food

The ability to cultivate plants for food allowed Native American communities to become more settled and establish permanent settlements, such as those with features like the Etowah Mounds. This agricultural practice provided a stable food source, which in turn allowed for the development of more complex societies with larger populations.