Early America
When did people first come to the Americas?
12.000-8.000 years ago (estimated up to 15.000 or 20.000 years ago).
Name one Native group in New Mexico.
Navajo, Apache, Pueblo.
Which country colonized New Mexico?
Spain.
What was the Pueblo Revolt?
A Native uprising staged in response to colonization in New Mexico.
Where did early people come from?
Asia -- they crossed the Bearing Strait.
Protection and climate.
Name one reason Spain wanted colonies.
Gold, God, Glory.
Who led the Pueblo Revolt?
Po'pay (Popé).
What helped people survive in the American Southwest?
Water management, cooperation.
How did geography affect Native life in the Southwest?
What problems did colonization cause?
Violence and loss of land.
What happened to the Spanish after 1680?
They had to leave New Mexico (returned in 1692).
Why is Native history important today?
It helps us explain/understand their modern identity and culture.
How do Native cultures persist to this day?
From generations of passing down cultural traditions, languages, religions, etc.
What is one way that Spanish rule changed New Mexico?
New government, new language, new religion, new rulers of the land.
Why do people resist unfair treatment?
To protect their individual rights and freedoms.