Early Americans

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Which of the following would be considered a primary source? Options: a textbook chapter by a famous historian about the Battle of Gettysburg, a biography written about Harriet Tubman, a map used by a Civil War general to plan out his attack strategy, a podcast interview with an expert on the Civil War.

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A map used by a Civil War general to plan out his attack strategy.

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How did early humans reach the Americas?

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They followed their food source across a land bridge that connected Asia and Alaska.

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What was the main reason early humans migrated from place to place?

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They moved in search of food and resources necessary for survival.

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Which of the following is an example of a secondary source? Options: a diary entry from a soldier in World War I, a documentary about ancient Egypt, an original photograph from the Great Depression, a letter written by Abraham Lincoln.

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A documentary about ancient Egypt.

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What is the significance of the Bering Land Bridge in human history?

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It allowed early humans to migrate from Asia to North America, shaping the population of the Americas.

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Why did Native Americans in different regions develop different cultures?

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They adapted to the environment in which they settled

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The coming together of the 5 (later 6) tribes in modern day New York state under the advice of Hiawatha in order to provide for their mutual defense

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The Iroquois Confederacy

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The tribe that also lived in present day New York State and was an enemy of the Iroquois

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The Algonquin

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People who were very powerful within Iroquois society- (ex- chose tribal leaders)

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women

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Housing of the Iroquois

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the longhouse- made of wood (Eastern Woodlands)