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True or False: West Coast peoples preserved fish by drying and smoking them.

  1. True

  2. False

The correct answer is: True

Many West Coast peoples, such as the Tlingit and Haida, preserved fish by drying and smoking them. This method allowed them to store large quantities of protein for future use, especially during the winter months when fresh fish were not as readily available. Other methods of preservation, such as canning or pickling, were not commonly used by these societies until the arrival of Europeans. Therefore, the statement "West Coast peoples preserved fish by drying and smoking them" is true. Option B is incorrect because many West Coast peoples did not have access to modern preservation methods and relied on traditional methods like drying and smoking.