HISTORY 378 : Native Americans in North American to 1830 Fall 2011
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Native North Americans
Introduction
1450 2010
A little bit of history…
Pre-Colombian times 40-12 thousands years ago: Arriving of Paleo-Indians to the Americas
Spreading and diversification of languages and tribes
European colonisation and consequences
1492: Discovery of the Americas by Christopher Colombus
16th- 19th century: Dicrease in the number of Native North Americans due to:
- Epidemic diseases brought from Europe- Wars against Europeans- Internal wars- Enslavement- Intermarriages
Positive effects: Introduction of new animals and plants
Colonial revolts
1783: Treaty of Paris
1776-1783: American Revolutionary War
Post-Revolution times
1819: Civilization Fund Act
Late 19th century: Establishment of Native American boarding schools
1924: Indian Citizenship Act
Late 18th century: Washington tries to civilize Native North Americans
Current situation
Canada: 600,000 USA: 3 million Mexico: 33 million
Vancouver Olympic Games 2010
Description of two different tribes
Conclusion
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