How were the Olmec able to support a civilization and cities?

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by implementing heavy taxes to raise public funds for each community

by implementing heavy taxes to raise public funds for each community

by constructing residential dwellings for the growing populations in cities

by constructing residential dwellings for the growing populations in cities

by cultivating a surplus of food that could feed a large population

by cultivating a surplus of food that could feed a large population

by developing a system of roadways to connect different communities

by developing a system of roadways to connect different communities

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The Olmec were able to support a civilization and cities by cultivating a surplus of food that could feed a large population. This agricultural surplus allowed them to sustain larger communities and develop complex societal structures.