Migration and Settlement in North America

The video explores the migration of ancestors from the Bering Land Bridge to North America, highlighting two major routes: the coastal and interior paths. As the Ice Age ended, these routes opened, allowing migration by boat and land. The Pacific Northwest became a key settlement area due to its abundant salmon resources, leading to the development of complex societies.

What prompted our ancestors to migrate south from the Bering Land Bridge?

• The desire to explore new territories

• The pursuit of new trading partners

• The need to escape predators

• The search for warmer climates and better food sources

What event allowed humans to migrate south by boat?

• The development of advanced shipbuilding

• The melting of coastal glaciers

• The discovery of new navigation techniques

• The invention of the wheel

Which route is described as faster but more treacherous?

• The desert route

• The mountain route

• The coastal route

• The interior route

What resource was abundant in the Pacific Northwest that contributed to the development of complex societies?

• Gold

• Fur

• Salmon

• Timber

What societal structures developed in the Pacific Northwest due to the salmon resource?

• Hunter-gatherer groups

• Nomadic tribes

• Complex societies with hierarchies

• Simple farming communities

What is the goal of Bill and Cat's journey along the migratory paths?

• To map the region

• To explore new territories

• To establish new settlements

• To capitalize on the salmon run

What is the significance of the river mouth in Bill and Cat's journey?

• It is a site for religious ceremonies

• It is a strategic location for trade

• It is a meeting point to capitalize on the salmon run

• It is a place to establish a new settlement