HIST 105 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Syphilis, Silk Road, Smallpox
13 Sep 2016
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The migration of people from asia to america began 50-80,000 years ago. The first migrants came across the bering straits (beringia) Global warming trapped the hunters in north america. When europeans arrived in america at least 2,000 languages existed. Tracking the movement of people that speak the same language. Writes about the treatment of the natives by the conquistadors. Had to change prey to the great plains bison. People developed life based on small game animals and foraging for plant food. Have archeological finds of baskets and traps o. Formation of village communities with permanent architecture o. Che(cid:396)okee e(cid:395)uoyah (cid:373)ade a (cid:449)(cid:396)itte(cid:374) la(cid:374)guage (cid:272)alled (cid:862)talki(cid:374)g lea(cid:448)es(cid:863) If balance is disturbed it would lead to hunger and devastation. A chief (sachem) was there to give advice. Hunting, fishing, making or preparing for war, and talking o. When men were away, would be responsible for village. In iroquois league, senior women would appoint the men to the council.
