Native American Societies (jan 1, 1492 – jan 1, 1607)
Description:
• Diverse• Hunter-gatherer
• 3 Sister: maize/beans/squash
• The Iroquois Confederacy (1st democracy)
• Encomienda system forced on Natives (forced labor --> in exchange for protection + opportunity to convert to Christianity)
• Small pox 90% of population
Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1492
jan 1, 1607
~ 115 years
