How did the shift to farming affect native American cultures? Select all that apply

Question

Farming, encourage native cultures to build more permanent shelters and communities
The shift to agricultural lead to a boost immunity from disease
Agriculture provided a surplus of food allowing for an increase in the population
Farms, took up space which spread communities to thin to interconnected and caused civilizations to whether away

Answer 1

The shift to farming affected Native American cultures in several significant ways. The correct options related to the impact of this shift are:

1. Farming encouraged native cultures to build more permanent shelters and communities.
2. Agriculture provided a surplus of food allowing for an increase in the population.

The other options listed are less accurate:

• The shift to agriculture led to a boost in immunity from disease: While farming can contribute to certain health benefits over time, the transition to agriculture often exposed communities to new diseases and less diverse diets, which could have negative health consequences.
• Farms took up space which spread communities too thin to be interconnected and caused civilizations to wither away: While agriculture did change settlement patterns, this statement oversimplifies the complex effects of farming on social structures and community interconnectedness.

In summary, the first two options align well with the broader understanding of how the shift to farming impacted Native American cultures.