SOC356Y1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Tohono O'Odham People
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Introduction of wheel to the papagos (like the american indians: success and had far reaching effects on the simple routine of life in the desert villages. Spanish missionaries brought in metal tools, cattle, horses, wheat and other. European seeds, as well as christianity and some ideas of political and military organization. For almost 200 years the papagos lived in extreme spanish influence. Papagos moved in to the villages of the mission churches and learned agricultural techniques and products. After the mexican war, they join allies with the americans to go against their enemies, apache. The bureau of indian affairs provided with knives, shovels, hoes, and other agricultural implements. Distribution of the farm wagon if everyone agreed to build a house in the. Construction of railroad closer contact with anglo americans. The wagon was put into immediate service and continued in use for several years, until it wore out.
