North America and Eastern Woodlands Native Americans Timeline

By cmorick
  • 5000 BCE

    Farming Began in North America

    Farming Began in North America
    Native Americans learned how to farm squash.
  • 3000 BCE

    Inuit settled in northern Canada and Alaska

    Inuit settled in northern Canada and Alaska
  • 2500 BCE

    Maya arose SE Mexico & Central America

    Maya arose SE Mexico & Central America
  • 700

    Anasazi settled in 4 corners

    Anasazi settled in 4 corners
  • 1000

    Three Sisters Gardening Began

    Three Sisters Gardening Began
    Squash, beans, and maize were planted together.
  • 1570

    Iroquois Confederacy Established

    Iroquois Confederacy Established
    Several tribes joined together to fight against people who tried to get their lands. A council solved disputes, voted, and made decisions together.

  • Europeans explored what is now Pennsylvania

    Europeans explored what is now Pennsylvania
    Captain John Smith met with natives.

  • Lacrosse was invented

    Lacrosse was invented
    Tribes used lacrosse to settle arguments.