Which of the following were the first to cultivate food crops in the Americas?
A) European colonists in South America
B) Indians along the Atlantic seaboard of North America
C) Jesuit missionaries in southern California
D) Indians living in central Mexico

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Indians living in central Mexico, particularly the indigenous people of the region known as Mesoamerica, were the first to cultivate food crops like maize (corn), beans, and squash, among others. Their agricultural practices allowed for the development of complex civilizations like the Aztecs and the Mayas, who built impressive cities and traded with other cultures.

Which of the Following Were the First to Cultivate Food