The Americas Before Europeans

I can analyze the diverse cultures and societies of the Americas before European contact.

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1. 1

   The history of America begins about 15,000 years ago when people first arrived in the Americas, but a major turning point was around 5000 BCE when people in Mexico domesticated corn/maize.

2. 2

   Native American societies in the Southwest adapted to the dry climate by creating complex irrigation projects, while those on the Great Plains continued hunting and gathering.

3. 3

   The Mississippian peoples relied on three sister farming, planting corn, beans, and squash together, which allowed for a relatively high population density on the East Coast.

“Name three distinct Native American groups mentioned in the video and briefly describe how their societies adapted to their specific environments before European contact.”

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