Assignment: Indigenous Food History
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Many foods that we have today are because of the cultivation practices of Indigenous people. Three popular vegetables that have spread worldwide are corn, beans, and squash. For this assignment, you will be researching the history of one of these three vegetables. Answer the following questions in a paragraph or two.
When was this vegetable first cultivated?
Where in the Americas was it first domesticated and by what Indigenous group?
How was this vegetable traditionally grown? Was it grown with other vegetables and if so, why was this the case?
How did the use of this vegetable spread?
How was this vegetable used by Indigenous groups?
Other interesting facts that you would like to add.