ANTHROP 2AN3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 11: Dickson Mounds, Chiropractic, Lysine
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Evidence of the introduction of maize agriculture: by 1200 the population grew,with an estimate of about 25 persons per square mile, trade also ourished, grave offerings were discovered that were not of local origin. Such as shell necklaces coming from the gulf of mexico/florida one thousand miles to the south. Debate: causes of agricultural revolution: some believe increased population leading to food shortages and declining health prompted agricultural food production, whilst others believe that population increase was the consequence of agricultural revolutions. Lallo found that following the introduction of agriculture there was an in increase in percentage in individuals with such lesions.