The correct answer is C. Members of families. In Eastern Woodlands society, a clan was made up of people who shared a common ancestry, usually traced through the maternal line. Clans were the basic social unit within tribes, and membership was determined by one's mother. The members of a clan lived together and cooperated in various activities such as hunting, gathering, and defending their territory. Clans played an important role in social organization and kinship ties within Eastern Woodlands societies.
