1/14/13 11:19 PM It is unclear exactly how the west was settled Most likely humans came from northeast Asia during last ice age Most archeologists believe humans inhabited Americas by 13000 BCE Natives traveled through Rocky Mountains across the US Paleo-Indians: earliest Americans, established Native American life first. Traveled in bands through specific hunting areas Men hunted, women cooked and raised children Encountered other bands and exchanged goods, services, traditions, religion, etc. Reciprocity: the exchange of gifts and favors instead of one side expecting a profit and the other an expense These factors enabled a more general culture that was passed on to new bands. May have killed off many large animals due to hunting practices Archaic Societies:
American Republic Notes
1/14/13 11:19 PM It is unclear exactly how the west was settled Most likely humans came from northeast Asia during last ice age Most archeologists believe humans inhabited Americas by 13000 BCE Natives traveled through Rocky Mountains across the US Paleo-Indians: earliest Americans, established Native American life first. Traveled in bands through specific hunting areas Men hunted, women cooked and raised children Encountered other bands and exchanged goods, services, traditions, religion, etc. Reciprocity: the exchange of gifts and favors instead of one side expecting a profit and the other an expense These factors enabled a more general culture that was passed on to new bands. May have killed off many large animals due to hunting practices Archaic Societies:
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