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What was the main food source for the Coast Miwok people?

  • Acorns

  • Berries

  • Fish

  • Corn

Answer

The Coast Miwok people relied heavily on acorns as their main food source. They would grind the acorns into a flour-like substance and then cook it into a porridge or bread. Acorns were abundant in their region and provided a reliable source of nutrition.
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