The Native Americans Flashcards
What is a colony?
A country or area under the control of another country sand is occupied by settlers from that country
What is an Empire ?
A group of countries under a single authority
Why did Europeans want an empire ?
Empires give you wealth and power … But you had to grab your share
Empires help you spread your religious beliefs
Empires help spread up-to-date ideas and technology
How did natives prepare for war ?
Dances and sacrifices were made before attack
This was done to try get help from spirit helpers
Faces and bodies painted to show experience and ask for help for spirits
Medicine bundles brought for good luck
What types of war were there ?
To capture better camp sites and hunting grounds
To capture horses
To show the bravery of warriors
Why did a lot of Americans die when the Europeans brought over diseases ?
Americans had no immunity since they were hygienic and did not get germs
Why was chipmunk tale so important ?
Because it explained how they got diseases
How much did the population fall due to disease ?
95%
What w the result of diseases ?
Native Americans weakened could not fight back
Some natives believed god was on Europeans side
Europeans believed god wanted natives removed
Large areas deserted for Europeans to settle in
Black slaves brought to America to replace dead native americans
What was the most important animal hunted on the plains ?
The buffalo
How did buffalo supply all their needs ?
Fur - clothes , blankets , shelter Meat - food Bones - tools and arrow heads Hooves- tools and rattles , could be boiled for glue Tails - fly swats Dung - burned for fuel
Between what dates were 50% of buffaloes killed
1800 - 1850
What did natives do which they believed would make hunt successful ?
They carried out ritual dance and song before hunt
What destroyed the buffalo ?
Fur traders turned to buffalo since beavers were almost extinct
Female buffalo hide was more precious so more females were killed which disrupted breeding
Hunters were paid to kill buffalo for soldiers food
Growth of railway disrupted herds
The us army and government encouraged slaughter since it would destroy the lives of the plain tribes
When was the discovery of gold ?
1848
What happened when news of gold leaked ?
Tens of millions of outsiders poured into California
What happened when newcomers came ?
They stole natives land , murdered tribes and destroyed their world
When did plain tribes start to ride horses ?
17th century
Why did plain tribes live in teepee ?
It was easy to travel with and set up since they were nomadic
Where did woodland tribes live ?
In wigwams , which were usually near lakes and streams
What was the advantage of being near woodland ?
They had easy access to sources like hunting bear , moose and bisons and fish .
What did woodland tribes grow and collect ?
They grew squash , pumpkin and melons .
They collected corn , beans and berries
Where did most if the tribes live ?
In Mojave desert
What did desert tribes develop ?
Pottery , basketry and other arts and crafts
