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Many early Native American societies were matrilineal. What does matrilineal mean?

A) They moved from place to place in search of food.
B) They believed in a "supreme being" and an afterlife.
C) Only males were allowed to hold leadership positions in tribal society.
D) Family and clan membership was traced through the mother's side of the family.

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D. Family and clan membership was traced through the mother's side of the family.
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