Chapter 1 Native Peoples of America, to 1500 - 600 Words

Chapter 1: Native Peoples of America, to 1500 1)Paleo-Indians, the first Americans lived in bands of fifteen to fifty people, and traveled within their territory to hunt. Archaic Indians experienced a warming climate. One of the results of the warming climate was better hunting. Forest grew larger with a greater variety of plants and animals. The changes allowed some Indians to reside in permanent homes. The ample supply of food allowed more peoples to live on less acreage. The weather also allowed for specialization of caring for plants; this was the beginning of controlling crops to better supply the people. 2) In areas that supported crops, people began to plant there. Larger groups could live in still smaller areas. Trade routes†¦show more content†¦Once placed on the ship he was placed in horrible conditions and became fearful for his life. When unable to eat due to sickness from foul living conditions below deck, he was held by one man and flogged horribly by another, until he ate. Upon arrival at Barbados, the slaves were examined and then placed back in the hold to await morning. When taken to shore, they were placed like cattle in pens to be sold. Families were separated, and no regard was given for fear or emotions of the people they sold into slavery. 2) Some differences were noted by Olaudin. The first shock was multi-story houses, in his homeland they were always single story and only the sleeping apartments had walls. Although he learned that there were horses in Africa; there were none in any of the lands he had visited, and people were riding the beasts. In Africa, the slaves were treaded with some modicum of decency; however, once here they were no more than cattle. Their treatment was frightening in even the most benign of actions. 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