Paleoindian
Was the Paleoindian Period before or after the Archaic Period?
Before.
The Paleoindian Perion lasted from around 11,000 - 9,000 years ago
Was the Archaic Period before or after the Paleoindian Period
After.
The Archaic Period lasted from about 9,000 - 3,000 years ago
What types of trees were in Vermont during this period?
The forest was a mix of hardwood and softwood trees, much like it is today
What year was Bordertown Farm built?
1890
What is History?
History is the study and record of past events. It looks at the development of society and culture of people over time
What was the main biome during the Paleoindian period?
Tundra
What change caused the Champlain Sea to begin to close?
There was a rise in temperature. The sea began to close, forests became more diverse, large species of animals began to die off
Name three hardwood trees that grow in Vermont
Maple, Hickory, Ash, Oak, Beech, Chestnut, Birch, Cherry
What is a Silo used for?
Silos are used for storage of bulk products like grain or silage - a fermented food for livestock
What is a Timeline?
A timeline is a "map" or picture of past events
As the Laurentide Ice Sheet retreated. what major body of water was present
The Champlain Sea
What types of smaller game moved into the region as temperatures and forests changed?
Small game such as deer, rabbit and squirell
Did people live in settlements during the Woodland Period?
Yes, during the Woodland Period, people began to live in seasonal settlements where they began to focus more on agriculture. The settlements were usually located along major water ways
What livestock was raised at Bordertown Farm?
Dairy cows
In what year was Bordertown farm built?
1890
What were the first types of trees that began to grow as the climate began to change?
Evergreen (coniferous trees)
Freshwater lakes, streams and wetlands began to form. What did this allow people to do more easily?
People began fishing.
What crops grown by native people are known as the Three Sisters?
corn, beans and squash
What product did Vermont become famous for producing by the late 1800's?
Butter.
By 1899, the state produced 35 million pounds of butter a year at the world's largest butter factory in St Albans
The butter was shipped to Boston on refrigerated "butter trains" and shipped around the world
What is an artifact?
An artifact is a physical object used by humans such as tools. Artifacts can be used as clues to find out how people lived in the past
What does it mean to be a hunter gatherer?
People did not live in settlements. They moved around in small groups, hunted game and collected what food their food.
What method of food production began to develop as people establish settlements near water ways?
Farming
When did the Woodland Period end?
The arrival of European explorers in the 1600's marks the end of the Woodland Period
What was the main focus of the Valley Fair?
Farming
What is agriculture?
Agriculture is farming. It is the practice of producing crops, livestock, food, fiber and other products