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c. AD 200 – 900 (Theory): The cultural developments of northern Florida during the Weeden Island period share intriguing parallels with contemporary Caribbean societies in terms of social organization and ritual practice. Scholars such as J.T. Milanich have explored how these mainland groups managed complex social hierarchies and ceremonial centers, providing a comparative framework for understanding Antillean developments. These comparisons help researchers identify broader circum-Caribbean patterns in the materialization of status and the management of communal labor. By looking at regional neighbors, Caribbeanists can better contextualize the unique trajectories of island polities.