UGC 112 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Columbian Exchange, Small Apartments, Polytheism
28 Apr 2016
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Traditionally before 600 ad, anthropological and archeological records indicate that indians were generally hunter-gatherers. Post-600 ad an agriculture based upon corn developed, at first for rituals and later for larger production. Corn evolves into a major food source that leads to the end of nomadism. You have to actually work for it but you know it will be there. Also weapons and tools emerge including bows and arrows. Dreams as connection between soul and spiritual world. Women participated in agriculture where local leaders were chosen by women and larger leaders chosen by men. After 1400 ad, there is rapid tribal decline. Non-european parameters create problems, such as overhunting, internal warfare, etc. Europeans did not distinguish differences between indian tribes, leading to diplomatic problems and rivalries. Term to describe the relationship between the americas and the european powers. Sets in motion sweeping economic and political changes for both the explorers and the indigenous people.
