The Way We Lived
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Algebra [1]
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Colonial Time [10]
The Way We Lived: Chap. 1 Kim Sun Sept, 11, 2011 The First Americans First settlers crossed Bering sea land bridge Algonquians and Iroquoians (Atlantic coastline + Appalachian foothills) Capt. John Smith wrote ?A Generall Hisotrie of Virginia? in 1624 describing land and peoples Indian resistance ( idea that they?re barbaric savages Some Indians join whites, some whites join Indians (ex: Mary Jemison captured by Seneca Iroquois and stays with them Iroquois: unity, courage, military/diplomatic skills withstood European incursions until Rev. War when British led their downfall and pressure to leave lands/abandon their religion and lifestyle?.Red Jacket wanted to maintain culture in reservation