Unit 1

  • 1492

    Columbian Exchange

    Columbian Exchange
    In this exchange the Americas received livestock, crops, and deadly diseases. The Europeans received many crops.
  • Plains Indians and Bison

    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

    Maize Cultivation
    In this area tribes grew corn, beans, and squash. Their social structure was unorganized
  • Northwestern civilization and fishing

    Northwestern civilization and fishing
    In the northwest tribes hunted whale, seals, and sea otters. They abandoned natural resources.
  • Europeans

    Europeans
    The Europeans founded the 13 colonies. They started growing tobacco even though they knew it was illegal
  • Puritans

    Puritans
    Puritans wanted religious freedom, so they came to america. The puritans thought the Indians were evil because crops were dying.
  • Pueblo Revolt

    Pueblo Revolt
    The Spanish attempted to convert Native Americans to be Catholics. They were very tolerant of the native culture.