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Aztec
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Central Mexico- developed a canal system.
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Inca
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Andes of South America- was the largest empire in the Americas.
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Maya
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Southern Mexico and Guatemala- devised a number system and write with symbols.
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Paleo-Indians
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First Americans were called Paleo-Indians.
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Agricultural Revolution
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Beginning of when people started controlling plants and animals.
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Feudalism
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Nobles pledged their loyalty and military assistance to more powerful leaders in return for land and protection.
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Crusades
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Religious wars between Christians and Muslims for control of Jerusalem.
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encomienda
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American Indians suffered from overwork and malnutrition under this system.
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Hernan Cortes
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Conquered the Aztex and built Mexico City on the ruins of the Aztec captial.
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Francisco Pizarro
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Inca resisted for several years before finally falling to this Spanish soldier.
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