Native North Americans

Introduction

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A little bit of history…

Pre-Colombian times 40-12 thousands years ago: Arriving of Paleo-Indians to the Americas

Spreading and diversification of languages and tribes

European colonisation and consequences

1492: Discovery of the Americas by Christopher Colombus

16th- 19th century: Dicrease in the number of Native North Americans due to:

- Epidemic diseases brought from Europe- Wars against Europeans- Internal wars- Enslavement- Intermarriages

Positive effects: Introduction of new animals and plants

Colonial revolts

1783: Treaty of Paris

1776-1783: American Revolutionary War

Post-Revolution times

1819: Civilization Fund Act

Late 19th century: Establishment of Native American boarding schools

1924: Indian Citizenship Act

Late 18th century: Washington tries to civilize Native North Americans

Current situation

Canada: 600,000 USA: 3 million Mexico: 33 million

Vancouver Olympic Games 2010

Description of two different tribes

Conclusion

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