Period 1 Flashcards
Chinook
A western tribe living along the pacific coast, depended upon fishing, sealing, and whaling. Had the most abundant resources and most temperate climate.
Iroquois
“Terrifying Man”. Forged an alliance that outnumbered the Dutch to seize Canadian hunting grounds. Iroquois wars reoriented pol relations in east half of continent.
Smallpox
Spread to Mexico and through South America.
Horses
From Europe, allowed native Americans to travel and find supplies. Strengthened mili, improved farming,
Potatoes
Prevented scurvy, from Andes, South America by Francisco Pizarro then taken to Spain l
Silver
Caused a price rev in Spain, increased need for cheap workers & salves
Sextant
Used to find exact position on earth
Bartolome de la casas
Conquest of the Caribbean, Spanish explorer. Against the oppression of indigenous races by euros
Juan de Oñate
Conquistador, established the colony of New Mexico for Spain.
Afro-American religion
Mixing of Christianity and traditional African religions