History of the Americas

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History of the Americas

Exploring the Similarities and Differences of the Maya, Inca, and Aztecs Civilizations

Mayan, Inca and Aztecs The most complex Indian communities living in South America The Maya, Inca, and Aztecs were ancient civilizations that flourished in Central and South...

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History of the Americas

Maize: Uses, Benefits, and Importance as a Cereal Grain for Human Consumption, Animal Feed, and Industrial Purposes

Maize This crop transformed nomadic hunter-gatherer societies into settled farm communities Maize, also known as corn, is a cereal grain that is widely used for human consumption,...

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History of the Americas

The Art of Aromatherapy: Understanding Oils and Perfumes

Silk, Spices, Oils/Perfumes Items desired from Persia & China 1. What is silk? Silk is a luxurious, delicate and highly coveted fabric made from the silkworm cocoon....

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History of the Americas

Exploring the Legacy of God, Gold & Glory in the Americas: Motives, Influences, and Lasting Impacts

God, Gold & Glory 3 motives for Spanish Exploration “God, Gold & Glory” is a phrase that is often used to summarize the motives behind European exploration...

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History of the Americas

Discovering the Fascinating History and Culture of Hispaniola in the Caribbean

Hispaniola The area in which Columbus landed Hispaniola is an island in the Caribbean that is divided between the countries of Haiti and the Dominican Republic. The...

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History of the Americas

The Treaty of Tordesillas: Dividing the Newly-Discovered Territories of the New World Between Portugal and Castile

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

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History of the Americas

All About Semi-Permanent Settlements: Benefits, Materials Used and Examples

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

Anasazi and Pueblo: Exploring the Rich History and Culture of Indigenous Communities in the American Southwest

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

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