History of the Americas

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History of the Americas

The Influential Pre-Columbian Civilizations: Brief Overview of the Mayan, Inca, and Aztec Empires

Mayan, Inca and Aztecs The most complex Indian communities living in South America The Mayan, Inca, and Aztec civilizations are three of the most well-known and influential...

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History of the Americas

Understanding Maize: A Staple Food with Multiple Benefits

Maize This crop transformed nomadic hunter-gatherer societies into settled farm communities Maize, also known as corn, is a cereal grain that is widely cultivated throughout the world....

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History of the Americas

Exploring the Luxurious and Exotic: Silk, Spices, and Oils/Perfumes and their Uses, Benefits, and Cultural Significance

Silk, Spices, Oils/Perfumes Items desired from Persia & China Silk, Spices, and Oils/Perfumes have been used for centuries for their luxurious and exotic properties. Here are some...

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History of the Americas

Exploring the Americas: Understanding God, Gold, and Glory as Motivators for European Colonization

God, Gold & Glory 3 motives for Spanish Exploration God, Gold & Glory is a term used to describe the three main motivators for European exploration and...

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History of the Americas

Discover Hispaniola – The Caribbean’s Second-Largest Island, History, Tourism, and Challenges Explained

Hispaniola The area in which Columbus landed Hispaniola is an island in the Caribbean region, located southeast of Cuba and west of Puerto Rico. It is the...

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History of the Americas

The Treaty of Tordesillas: Dividing the Newly Discovered Lands between Spain and Portugal in 1494.

Treaty of Tordesillas The agreement settling the dispute between Spain & Portugal for land in the Americas. The Treaty of Tordesillas was signed on June 7, 1494...

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History of the Americas

Creating Sustainable Semi-Permanent Settlements: Balancing Human Needs and Environmental Stewardship

Semi-permanent settlements Most people in the Americas lived in this type of settlement by the time of Christopher Columbus. Semi-permanent settlements refer to human settlements that are...

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History of the Americas

Understanding the Differences between Anasazi and Pueblo People in the Southwest

Anasazi; Pueblo Tribes that settled in the Southwest; had culture based on farming & irrigation systems with permanent buildings Anasazi and Pueblo are terms that are often...