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1492
Columbian Exchange
In this exchange the Americas received livestock, crops, and deadly diseases. The Europeans received many crops. -
Plains Indians and Bison
Plain Indians hunted Bison with guns and rode horses after the Europeans arrived. Their social structure was nomadic and unorganized. -
Maize Cultivation
In this area tribes grew corn, beans, and squash. Their social structure was unorganized -
Northwestern civilization and fishing
In the northwest tribes hunted whale, seals, and sea otters. They abandoned natural resources. -
Europeans
The Europeans founded the 13 colonies. They started growing tobacco even though they knew it was illegal -
Puritans
Puritans wanted religious freedom, so they came to america. The puritans thought the Indians were evil because crops were dying. -
Pueblo Revolt
The Spanish attempted to convert Native Americans to be Catholics. They were very tolerant of the native culture.