The Southwest peoples including the Hohokam, Mogollan, and Anasazi, originated out of New Mexico and Southern Arizona used Mesoamerican crops and farming techniques. ... The Native Americans also lived in the Great Basin, which is present day Nevada, Utah, Eastern California, Wyoming, and Colorado. ... Along with the Pacific Northwest, which originated in modern day British Columbia and Northern California, there is a mild climate and lots of rainfall. ...

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