Influence of Native Americans

Dr. Forrester discusses the significant contributions of Native Americans to early American society, including their role in helping European settlers adapt to the new environment, their influence on language, and their warfare tactics. The video also highlights the Native Americans' deep appreciation for nature and how these lessons continue to impact modern society.

Who were the indigenous people living in North America before European colonization?

• Native Americans

• Africans

• Asians

• Australians

What was one of the main reasons the early English settlers struggled in America?

• Lack of food and harsh winters

• Frequent attacks by pirates

• Inability to find gold

• Poor leadership

How did Native Americans assist the English colonists in adapting to the new land?

• By fighting against other European settlers

• By teaching them farming, hunting, and fishing techniques

• By providing them with gold

• By building houses for them

What type of warfare tactics did the colonists learn from Native Americans that were useful during the American Revolution?

• Guerrilla warfare

• Aerial warfare

• Naval warfare

• Trench warfare

What is one of the lasting lessons from Native Americans regarding the environment?

• Using only what is needed and protecting the earth

• Clearing forests for agriculture

• Building large cities

• Mining for resources