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= Cahokia =

Of the many diverse peoples of pre-Columbian North America, the Mississippian Culture of the southeast was one of the most complex. Though the Mississippians were culturally and linguistically diverse, a common set of traits tied them together. These include agriculture, mound building, ceremonial motifs, and symbols. Cahokia, located in Illinois, is the largest site north of Mesoamerica and an excellent example of Mississippian complexity. Complexity can be measured in a number of different ways. One of these includes identifying social inequality. Social inequality can be seen in a variety of forms at the site of Cahokia.

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