Which of the following best describes why the first American civilizations developed in Mesoamerica and Peru? (1 point)

• These were places that had the best conditions for the development of agriculture.
• These were the places that the Spanish came to and established their American empire.
These were places where herds of goats and sheep existed naturally and allowed for their
domestication.
• These were places that were isolated from other people, allowing for cultural development.

The correct answer is: These were places that had the best conditions for the development of agriculture.