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Indigenous peoples in the Americas had never eaten pork or beef before contact with European explorers. Which of the following accurately explains why they had not done so?

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Indigenous people in the Americas had never eaten pork or beef before contact with European explorers because there were no pigs and cows in America at that period. Therefore, it was not part of their diet. Indigenous people mostly eat vegetables and fruits that are native to their place.
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