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10,000 BCE
Bering Land Bridge - The Migration
Evidence suggest that Paleo-Indians migrated from Asia to North America using the Bering Land Bridge. -
8000 BCE
Bering Land Bridge - End of the Ice Age
During this time, the Ice Age ended, therefore the Bering Land Bridge is now covered with water. -
5000 BCE
North America - People learn how to farm
People were mainly hunter gatherers, but during this time many people learn how to farm. -
Period: 3000 BCE to 1400
The North and Northwest Part North America - the Inuit and Aleut
Because of their cold and dangerous climate, the natives built igloos, hide tents, or even huts. Aleut had some houses which were partly underground. Both of these people groups were very similar. They both hunted big animals, they both used the same language, they both made totems (that are images of ancestor or animal spirits on poles), and they both used dogs to pull sleds. -
Period: 1500 BCE to 1300
North America - Anasazi
The Anasazi lived in the Four Corners region. They adapted to live in the hot weather to grow corn and other crops like beans and squash. They were skilled farmers, basket makers, and potters. They also built kivas, or underground ceremonial chambers. It was used for religion and were considered sacred. -
Period: 1200 BCE to 400 BCE
Mesoamerica - Olmec Civilization
The Olmec Civilization developed the earliest known Civilization. They are especially skilled when it comes to building pyramids and sculpting. -
509 BCE
Rome - the Republic
Rome followed Greece's example, and made a form of democratic government, a republic. -
500 BCE
Greece - Athens the first democracy
Athens is the first place to establish a democracy, a government ruled by the people. -
Period: 200 to 900
Mesoamerica - Mayan Civilization
Mayams were very similar to the Olmecs, they both grew maize and other crops. They both also had sculptures and stone pyramids of their gods. The Maya however, made canals to control water flow. No one knows why the Olmec Civilization ended. -
Period: 300 to 1060
West Africa - Kingdom of Ghana
The Soninke were threatened by nomadic herders. Because of this, the farmers banded together, and would later become Ghana. Ghana's rulers gained power by trading gold and salt. Ghana then used its military strength to take over trade routes. They also made traders pay a special tax on the goods carried and the goods he will take away. In 1060 however, Almoravids attacked Ghana and cut off trade routes to convert the leaders of Ghana to Islam. Ghana fell because of this. -
600
Arab Places - Birth of Islam
Islam is founded by an Arab named Muhammad. Muhammad claims that he is a prophet of God and that he floated to heaven. -
750
The Four Corners - The Anasazi make pueblos
Pueblos are house made of adobe, which is a heavy clay. Some pueblos were so massive that is can shelter about 1000 people. In order, to protect themselves from enemies they build their homes in canyon walls. -
Period: 1100 to 1500
Mesoamerica - Aztec Civilization
The Aztecs were known for their superb military strength. Taking advantage of their power, they conquered nearby villages and made a vast trade network. -
1300
The Four Corners - Anasazi abandon their villages
The reason for the Anasazi abandoning their villages may be because of possible disease, drought, raids. -
Period: 1300 to 1400
West Africa - Songhai Empire
The Songhai Empire gained its independence after the decline of the Kingdom of Mali. Muhammad Ture was one of Songhai's greatest rulers and he became known as Askia the Great. He was a devoted Muslim and many Muslim mosques, libraries, and schools were built under his rule. Songhai however, was invaded by Moroccans when Askia lost power. -
Period: 1312 to 1500
West Africa - Upper Niger River - Kingdom of Mali
Mali controlled trade on the Niger River. Because of this, the kingdom soon gained wealth. A king named Mansa Musa helped Mali by adding many trade cities, including Timbuktu, which contributed to the growth of the empire. Mansa Musa also spread the word of Islam to West Africa and made schools for studying the Qur'an. -
Period: 1400 to 1500
South America - Inca Civilization
They started out as a small tribe, but they soon expanded their empire, home to more than 12 million people. They are known for building powerful buildings and forts to defend their empire. -
1492
The Americas - Christopher Columbus Attempts to Reach Asia
In 1942, Christopher Columbus tried to cross the Alantic Ocean in an attempt to reach Asia, but does not realize that there is are new continents in front of them, North and South America. -
1493
South America - Line of Demarcation
This was a divided line in which the Spanish could take some land and Portugal could take some land as well in South America. However, the agreement favored the Spanish, so to prevent war the Treaty of Tordesillas was signed, moving the Line 800 miles west. -
1500
Mesoamerica and South America - The Conquest of Both the Aztecs and Incas
The Aztecs were at the height of their power, however, Cortes and his band of conquistadors captured and killed the Aztec leader Moctezuma and this quickly caused the fall of the Aztec Empire. Another conquistador, Francisco Pizarro, also did the same, except with the Incas. -
1517
Europe - The Protestant Reformation
Martin Luther accused the Catholic Church of being too wealthy and abusing his power. He would later write the ninety-five theses, which would split the Church into the Catholics and the Protestants. -
1520
Africa to North America - The African Diaspora
The English colonies wanted to get rich without having to do too much work. However, Native Americans were dying because of new diseases brought by Europeans. So instead of Native American slaves, they decided to use African ones because they already had immunity to the European diseases. -
1522
The Whole World - Magellan's crew Circumnavigates the Globe
In 1519, Ferdinand Magellan attempted to circumnavigate the globe. Although he himself did not make it, his crew was the first to go around he world. -
North America - settlement in Jamestown
On May 14, the colonists decided to make their first permanent English settlement in North America. However, life was tough, and due to lack of preparation 2 thirds of the original colonists already died within a year. -
North America - The Mayflower Compact
The Mayflower Compact was a legal contract in which people agreed to have fair laws to protect the general good. This was extremely significant because it was one of the first attempts of self-governments. -
North America - The Toleration Act
Lord Baltimore made a bill called the Toleration Act of 1649 to reduce tensions between different denominations of Christians. It was also the first law supporting religious tolerance among the English colonies. -
North America - The Capture of New Amsterdam and New Netherland
The English fleet captured New Amsterdam and New Netherland without firing a single shot. New Netherland became New York. New Amsterdam become New York City. -
Social Studies Example 1
Nowadays, people take corn for granted. Corn starch, corn syrup, corn flakes, and many other things corn. We should however, remember that corn was only brought to Europe because of the Mesoamerican and South American empires. Without corn, many things that existed today would not exist. Corn is now the most widely used food in the world (both direct and indirect use). -
Social Studies Example 2
America is nowadays one of the greatest countries around, but this was mainly due, sadly, to slavery. Without slavery, the Americans would not be as wealthy as they are today. Also, although abolished, slavery still exists today due to the non-existence of law enforcement. Child labor is a huge problem that is still yet to be solved today. -
Social Studies Example 3
Nowadays religious tension is everywhere. People will always be bickering among others or themselves. The Toleration Act of 1649 restricting religious rights of Christians, but it was not foolproof, people like the Crusaders conquer people in God's name, and nowadays ISIS also attacks many major buildings in God's name as well. -
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The Great Plains Region in North America - The Blackfoot, Arapaho, Mandan, and Pawnee
The Plains is a huge grassland, and the Blackfoot and Arapaho hunted them using various tricks like chasing them over cliffs or trapping them with fire. They used buffalo skins to make materials like shields, clothing, and teepees. Teepees needed to be easily maneuverable so they can take it down to go someplace else with lots of food. The Mandan and Pawnee were mainly farmers. The Pawnee people are matrillineal. Note: The date is unknown. -
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The Northeast and Southeast Region of North America - the Cherokee, Creek, Seminole, Algonquian, Iroquois
Eastern North America has a lot of food and sources of shelter. All these people groups mainly survived by farming, hunting, gathering plants, and fishing. The Iroquois are a people group that created and alliance known as the "Iroquois League" with one goal, to strengthen the alliance against invasion. Note: Year of timespan in unknown.