Prompt: Evaluate Indigenous communities' cultures, values, and beliefs before Westward Expansion. Evidence-Based Claim: Indigenous communities' cultures, values, and beliefs before Westward Expansion were diverse and deeply rooted in respect for nature and communal land ownership. Evidence “For instance, many nations practiced spiritual rituals and ceremonies that were deeply connected to the natural world, underscoring their inherent respect for and connection to the environment.” “Indigenous societies largely practiced communal land ownership, reflecting a societal value that emphasized community and shared resources over individual possession. .” Reasoning: Select the reasoning statement that best completes this paragraph. The evidence says that Indigenous communities did not have varied cultures and didn't really understand how to own land. The evidence suggests that Indigenous people really respected nature and had many spiritual rituals connected to it. They also believed in sharing land within their community instead of one person owning it. The evidence suggests that Indigenous communities didn't have a strong bond with nature or any specific way of owning land. The evidence shows that Indigenous communities focused only on spiritual rituals and didn't care much about sharing land in the community.