The newest theories of early native migration from Asia to the Americas include that:
A)this migration came much earlier than previously thought.
B)the Bering Land Bridge was the only avenue of migration.
C)changes in Asia's climate drove natives to the Americas.
D)the natives built advanced sailing vessels for long seagoing voyages.
E)early Asian societies drove these natives out and ultimately they settled in the Americas.

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Recent archaeological findings and genetic evidence suggest that the migration from Asia to the Americas occurred much earlier than previously thought. It is now believed that the migration may have started around 30,000 years ago, and that some groups may have traveled by boat along the Pacific coast.

Answer: B
 While there is evidence of some coastal migration by boat, the Bering Land Bridge is still considered the most likely route by which the first humans traveled from Asia to North America. The bridge was exposed during the last Ice Age, which allowed humans and animals to cross from Asia to Alaska on foot.

Answer: C
 While there is evidence that climate changes in Asia may have influenced some migration patterns, it is not currently considered a significant factor in the earliest migrations to the Americas.

Answer: D
 There is no evidence to support the idea that the earliest natives to the Americas built advanced sailing vessels. The technology for such vessels did not exist until much later in human history.

Answer: E
 There is no evidence to suggest that early Asian societies drove the first humans out and forced them to migrate to the Americas. The most likely explanation for the early migration is that humans were simply following food sources and seeking new territory.

The Newest Theories of Early Native Migration from Asia to the Americas