If this article were organized as cause and effect, which paragraph would come FIRST? A: Indigenous American tribes viewed land as shared property for the use of the community. Areas could have defined boundaries, but the land was not meant to belong to only one person. It was not meant to be traded between people, either

B: Despite these steps, wildfires are still a big problem in the U. S. Billions of dollars are spent every year fighting wildfires. It may take time for the return of Indigenous American land management techniques to make a difference.

C: The regular use of fire by Indigenous peoples changed the natural development of the land. It prevented the growth of forests filled with large trees. Instead, the burnt land was used to grow better crops. Over time, the repeated use of burning caused permanent changes. Plants that tolerated fire were more likely to grow, which reduced the likelihood of wildfires.

D: Cultural burning is a form of traditional fire control. It has been used by Indigenous peoples for thousands of years. It involves setting small, controlled fires during the cooler months. This helps minimize the risk of larger fires in warmer months. Cultural burning also improves soil quality and helps plants to grow