Question

What role did maize play in shaping Native American societies

Answer 1

it was basically the only crop that could adapt to any climate, so it could be planted anywhere....and it kept the native americans alive 

Answer 2

Maize (corn) played an incredibly important role in shaping native American societies, since it was one of the few foods that could grow on the land and had a stream of nutritional benefits.

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