Question
Why was collecting maple sugar and maple syrup a big deal for the Ojibwe people?(1 point)
Responses
It could mean life or death in the winter.
It could mean life or death in the winter.
It was essential in trade.
Responses
It could mean life or death in the winter.
It could mean life or death in the winter.
It was essential in trade.
Answers
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Both responses you provided highlight the significance of maple sugar and syrup for the Ojibwe people. However, the first response, "It could mean life or death in the winter," captures the critical role that these resources played in their sustenance and survival during harsh winters. Maple sugar and syrup provided a vital source of calories and nutrition when other food sources were scarce.