First Peoples of North America
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Objective
I can explain how the environment influenced the development of different indigenous cultures in North America.
Part 1 of 3
Warm-up video
PBS Origins · 10:34Vetted channel
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Part 2 of 3
Practice
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Explain the significance of the Great Law of Peace of the Iroquois Confederacy, and describe its influence on the formation of the U.S. government.
What does it mean for Indian tribes to be considered "sovereign nations" within the United States? How does this status affect their relationship with the federal government?
Part 3 of 3
Exit ticket
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“According to the video, what is the significance of treaties between the U.S. government and Native American tribes? Explain the meaning of "federal trust responsibility" as it relates to Native American tribes, according to the video. ”
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