2. Corn was the main food
consumed by the
Mississippians. Lacking in
protein (less than four
grams!) it could have easily
led to the demise of the once
great tribe. So why would
the mighty Mississippians
subject themselves to such
malnutrition?
3. Why corn?
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4. Why Corn?
Corn could be grown in massive
amounts, which was required to feed
the Mississippians ever growing
population of 40,000 people.