American History Unit 1

Native American societies as well as how and why Europeans first explored, and then began to colonize, the Americas.

Native american

Indigenous peoples of the Americas, including tribes like Navajo, Cherokee, and Sioux. Diverse cultures, languages, and traditions.

Colonization

Colonization is the process of establishing control over a foreign land, often involving settlement, exploitation, and imposition of cultural norms.

European settlers

European settlers - People from Europe who established colonies in North America, displacing Native American populations and shaping the region's history.

13 colonies

Original British colonies in North America, established in the 17th and 18th centuries. They later formed the foundation for the United States.