The paragraph contains three citations that support its claims about the early agricultural practices of hunter-gatherer groups near the Mississippi River. The first citation, "(O'Brien and Kiffel-Alcheh, 2021)," corresponds to the introduction of agriculture around 800 B.C.E., indicating the transition from nomadic lifestyles to more settled ones. The second citation, "(Mississippi State University)," complements the statement about the favorable climatic conditions of the Mississippi River valley, emphasizing its reliability for sustaining settlements without the threat of extreme weather. Lastly, the third citation, "(History editors, 2020)," references the mention of specific tribes—Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, and Creek—who thrived in the region due to the cultivation of staple crops such as maize, beans, and squash, linking the agricultural success directly to the prosperity of these communities.
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). 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 (History editors, 2020).
Write a paragraph that explains three places where citations are provided.
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