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    Lovas 1 The first Native Americans to arrive in North America arrived twelve thousand years ago. 1 They traveled across what scientists and historians call the “land bridge” that spanned the distance between modern day Russia and Alaska. The natives separated into many different factions and fanned all over North America; some tribes became nomadic roaming wherever their food supply went while other  natives learned to grow and sew crops. The Native Americans lived in mostly peaceful societies until 1492

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    History FRQ- Native Americans and Europeans The presence of a frontier changed western civilization for centuries after Columbus’ landing in the New World. One key aspect of the frontier was the American Indians‚ and their relationship with the English Colonists. Although the relationship was peaceful at first‚ it ultimately became a violent one with constant wars and disagreements. This is mainly caused by European expansion and ignorance towards Native customs. In the early 17th century‚ when

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    The 16th century was a period of vigorous economic activities within Europe. This expansion in turn played a major role in the many other transformations: social‚ political and cultural of the early modern age. By 1500‚ the population in most areas of Europe was increasing after two centuries of decline or stagnation. The infamous Black Death of 1347 - 50 principally accounts for the huge losses‚ but plagues were recurrent‚ famines frequent‚ wars incessant‚ and social tensions high as the Middle

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    Joshua Robbins History 160C1 Rough Draft Josh Robbins Invisible Native Americans America was developed out of struggle and many people died in the pursuit of its economic and social transformations. Racial statuses in America have been imprinted on American culture and taught through the history of anything but a true American’s perspective. History did not start when a group of individuals chose to make documentation explaining social‚ economic‚ or political events; it began as soon as life

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    insight as to what Caribbean life was like socially‚ culturally as well as technologically. This topic also aids me in learning more about the Caribbean’s history. My topic possesses many educational benefits. For instance a clear insight is offered as to what Caribbean life was like before the arrival of the Europeans and the impact that their arrival had upon Caribbean life and indigenous life in general. 1 Before the arrival of Christopher Columbus‚ the indigenous people lived in peace

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    invasion of the Europeans; Native Americans had secured a civilized lifestyle which supported their lifestyle. The European colonization of the Americas forever changed the lives‚ bloodlines‚ and cultures of the peoples of the continent. Their populations were ravaged by disease‚ by the privations of displacement‚ and in many cases by warfare with European groups that may have tried to enslave them. The first indigenous group encountered by Columbus were the 250‚000 Tainos of Hispaniola who were the dominant

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    The Native American Medicine Man | From the Past to the Present | | | | The Native American medicine man‚ also known as a shaman (modern term)‚ priest‚ healer‚ and even a “Star Being” were known to be the spiritual leaders of Native American cultures. Each medicine man was unique in his own way simply because each Native American tribe had their own origin of spirituality and religious beliefs. Each medicine man had their own theory on how to rid people of their troubles and ease their

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    Throughout all of the 19th centuryEuropean countries were scrambling to obtain more power than each other by taking land‚ especially from Africa and Southeast Asia. These two areas were geographically the most convenient for Europe‚ as well as having incredible amounts of raw materials‚ resources‚ and territory. Assets unavailable in Europe were plentiful in these areas‚ which interested Europeans in the profitable trading opportunities that these supplies presented themselves with. This expansion

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    I would reside in the Indian culture because it is very interesting. Indians were civilized during the Harrapan culture which is a great thing. Indians are a group of very talented people who have great civilization‚ poetry‚ art work‚ and music. I enjoy the Indian music and like how it is so unique. For example‚ the raga genre seems so interesting because the artist can make the music any style they want and they can keep changing pitches as well. Raga seems significant like it is trying to tell

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    livelihood were negatively impacted by Europeans coming to Kansas. Thousands of years ago the Native Americans crossed the land-bridge. Then the Native Americans spit-up and settled and created the culture areas. Depending on the environments the Native Americans had different basic needs to survive such as clothing‚ food‚ and shelter. The Iroquois used their natural resources to get food. The men hunted animals such as deer‚ bears‚ ducks‚ turtles‚ turkey‚ and frogs. The women did the hunting

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