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archaeology
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The recovery of material evidence remaining from the past. Archaeological discoveries of early Indian settlements have been made in southeastern Virginia. |
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Why is archaeology important?
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Archaeologists study human behavior and culture through the recovery and analysis of artifacts.
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When did humans enter into the Western Hemisphere?
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Scientists are not in agreement as to when and how people entered the Western Hemisphere.
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Where is one of the oldest archaelogical sites in the United States located?
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Cactus Hill on the Nottaway River in southeaster Virginia
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Cactus Hill
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Located on the Nottoway River in southeastern Virginia.
Evidence that humans lived at Cactus Hill as early as 18,000 years ago makes it one of the oldest sites in North America. |
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Inuit
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Where: Inhabited present-day Alaska and Northern Canada Climate: Lived in Arctic areas where the temperature is below freezing much of the year. Food: Reindeer and sea animals Clothing: Used animal fur and feathers for clothing Dwelling: Had igloos for shelter (ice blocks) |
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Native Americans |
Prior to the arrival of Europeans, AmericanIndians were dispersed across different environments in North America.
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Kwakiutl |
Where: inhabited the Pacific Northwest coast.
Climate: rainy mild weather Food: Eat clams, waterfowl, and salmon Clothing: Used natural environment for clothing – plants, animal skins, natural fibers Dwelling: Lived in Plank houses made of cedar and logs |
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Lakota |
Where: Inhabited interior (middle) of the United States, called the Great Plains
Climate: Area has dry grasslands Food: Hunted buffalo (used all parts of animal)Clothing: natural resources such as plants, animal skins, and natural fibers Dwelling: teepees made of buffalo hides |
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Pueblo |
Where: Inhabited Southwest in Present Day Arizona and New Mexico; Lived in the areas now called New Mexico and Arizona
Climate: Lived in desert areas, cliffs and mountains Clothing: plants, animal skin, natural fibers Food: Hunted rabbit, deer, elk; farmed, irrigated land; raised corn, squash, beansDwelling: : Pueblos – made of stone or brick; Multifamily cliff dwellings |
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Iroquois |
Where: Inhabited northeast North America, the Eastern Woodland, which is heavily forested
Climate: moderate Food: Farmed corn, beans; hunted deer, bear, opossum Clothing: natural environment such as plants, animal skins, natural fibers Dwelling: Lived in longhouses, made of wood |
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Natural Resources |
come directly from nature ex., fish in the rivers, animals that were hunted, and crops that were grown |
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Human Resources |
people working to produce goods and services ex., people who fished, made clothing, and hunted animals |
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Capital Resources |
goods produced and used to make other goods and services ex., the canoes, bows and spears |
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How did American Indians and Europeans interact with each other? What were some areas of cooperation? |
Areas of cooperation: -Europeans brought weapons and metalfarm tools -Trade -Crops |
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How did American Indians and Europeans interact with each other?
What were some areas of conflict? |
Areas of conflict: -land -competition for trade -differences in cultures -disease -differences in language |
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Spanish interaction with American Indians |
Spanish conquered and enslaved American Indians, brought Christianity, brought disease |
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French interaction with American Indians |
French established trading posts, spread Christianity |
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English interaction with American Indians |
English established settlements, claimed land, learned farming techniques, and traded with the Indians |
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American Indian interaction with Europeans |
American Indians taught farming techniques to European settlers; believed that land was to be shared or used but not owned |
