Which of the following best describes long-distance trade between the Southeast and other regions of the Americas?

Question

A Long-distance trade was not important until after European contact.
B Luxury items and scarce resources were traded between distant regions.
C The peoples of the Southeast traded copper for corn and other basic necessities.
D The peoples of the Southeast relied on long-distance trade for survival.

Answer 1

The best description of long-distance trade between the Southeast and other regions of the Americas is:

B Luxury items and scarce resources were traded between distant regions.

This option captures the nature of long-distance trade, which often involved the exchange of luxury items and resources that were not readily available in a given region.