1491

 Please share your SOAPSTONE on Frederick Douglas with me.

Today we are going to look at chapter 1 in your textbook and discuss the indigenous populations of the Americas before 1491.

Big Idea: In ancient times, migrating peoples settled in the Americas. Their descendants developed diverse Native American cultures in varied landscapes. 

United States History – Chapter 1

 

1)        The interactions of what three cultures help create the current United States.

2)        What were the effects of agriculture on the hunting and gathering peoples of the Americas?

3)        Who were the mound builders?

 

4)-7) Outline how the Native Americans in the following regions lived:

 

California

Northwest Coast

Southwest

Eastern Woodlands

 

8) Discuss the trading networks of the Native Americans. What did they trade? How?

9) Discuss the Native Americans view of Land.

10) What single accomplishment of Native Americans do you find the most significant? Why?