Question

Write a paragraph that explains three places where citations are provided.
Around 800 B.C.E, hunter gatherer groups started planting crops and settling near the Mississippi River (O'Brien and Kiffel-Alcheh, 2021). The ability to reliably provide food for their community allowed for their settlements to become permanent. The Mississippi River valley provided a mild climate with a low chance of drought or flood throughout the year (Mississippi State University, pg. 1). Staple crops such as maize, beans, and squash that grew in this fertile region allowed for tribes such as the Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, and Creek to flourish

Answer 1

. By providing citations for these statements, readers are able to verify the accuracy and credibility of the information provided. In this paragraph, citations are essential for referencing the work of O'Brien and Kiffel-Alcheh in establishing the timeline of settlements along the Mississippi River, as well as for citing the research conducted by Mississippi State University on the climate and agricultural practices of the region. By including these citations, the reader can follow up on the sources of information and further explore the research that supports these claims.