Unit 1 Module 1 Vocabulary

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The many ways that people stand up to and fight back against oppression, discrimination, or harmful ideas.

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Resistance

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The first people to live on a land.

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Indigenous People

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Terms used for the Indigenous people and societies of North America. Consists of thousands of tribes, languages, and cultures.

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Native American or American Indian

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A person who studies human history, usually through finding and studying artifacts left by civilizations that existed long ago.

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Archeologist

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Territories of land that are separate from other lands and have their own specific characteristics and geography.

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Regions

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The science of planting, growing, and caring for crops and plants, specifically for human use.

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Cultivation

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The process of conquering and establishing control over land. Specifically, European nations conquering and establishing control over Indigenous lands and people.

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Colonization

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How people are expected to act, speak, dress, groom, and conduct ourselves based upon their gender identity or their assigned sex.

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Gender Roles

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A historical artifact that is a first-hand account of history. This means it was written or created by people who were experiencing history first-hand. Includes letters, diaries, photographs, speeches, and other artifacts.

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Primary Source

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A historical document that was created later by someone that did not experience firsthand or participate in the events they are writing about. Includes history books and textbooks, articles, encyclopedias, and reviews.

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Secondary Source