The Iroquois Indians lived in peace for hundreds of years as a hunting nation, but in the seventeenth century, trade introduced by Europeans brought the Iroquois into competition with a neighboring tribe. A series of tribal wars developed, and the Iroquois ultimately became ferocious and successful warriors. This series of events suggest that:

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The fact that the Iroquois Indian's behavior changed from peaceful hunting to successful warriors when social conditions changed (i.e. competition introduced by trade with Europeans) suggests that changing social conditions can lead to changes in aggressive behavior. This contradicts options A, B, and D.

The Iroquois Indians Lived in Peace for Hundreds of Years