Why were bottomlands important for the rise of the Mississippians?
A) Corn grew well in the bottomland soil.
B) They afforded safe territory to build villages.
C) Bottomlands were clear of vegetation.
D) Coming enemies could be easily seen from bottomlands.
A
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