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The First Americans: Migration, Agriculture, and Ancient Civilizations

This chapter explores the arrival of the first people in the Americas around 27,000 years ago. It delves into their migration across Beringia, the land bridge formed by glaciers, and the transition from nomadic lifestyles to settled farming communities. Key civilizations, such as the Mound Builders in Cahokia and the Cliff Dwellers in Pueblo Bonito and Mesa Verde, are discussed alongside the rise of agriculture, which fostered the development of villages and complex societies. The chapter emphasizes the growth of civilizations, including the Aztecs and their capital, Tenochtitlan.

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The First Americans: Migration, Agriculture, and Ancient Civilizations

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  1. Chapter 2The First Americans

  2. Vocabulary Preview Agriculture Clan Irrigation nomad

  3. Ancient Americans People Arrive in the Americas Main Idea: People began arriving in the Americas around 27,000 years ago (BP – Before Present) BC – “Before Christ” 0AD – “Anno Domini”

  4. Beringia • The land bridge that people crossed. • glacier

  5. Migrating Animals • Woolly Mammoth Paleo – Indian hunters

  6. Civilizations Develop • Main Idea: Farming led to villages, more people, and civilizations. • Hunter and gatherers • Farmers (agriculture)

  7. The Mound Builders • Cahokia (Illinois) • Adena and Hopewell (Ohio River Valley)

  8. Cliff Dwellers • Pueblo Bonito (New Mexico) Mesa Verde (Colorado)

  9. The Aztecs • Tenochtitlan

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