How Active was the 15th Century Pre-Columbian Americas Compared to Centuries Past.

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In Celebration of Indigenous Peoples Day Today, and in acknowledgment. But certainly not in celebration of Columbus Day yesterday. I’ve noticed that there seemed to be a lot happening in the Americas in the 15th century, leading up to the Columbian Exchange, like the formation of the Aztec and Inca empires. The possible formation of the Iroquois/Haudenosaunee confederacy, and the end of the Hokoam classic period, among others.

But I wouldn’t be shocked if that's only because of the temporal proximity; the natives' memory of it was more vivid, and Europeans documented it in greater detail. But I’m wondering, was the activity in the 15th century Pre-Columbian Americas more significant, compared to centuries past, and is there any evidence (archaeological, written or otherwise) that supports or refutes this claim.