the Pages of Shades - Native Americans

Index Native Americans

I

Introduction

II

Early Population

III

Physical Traits

IV

Earliest Migrations

V

Major Culture Areas

VI

North America

A. The Southwest
B. Eastern Woodlands
C. The Southeast
D. The Plains
E. The California-Intermountain Area
F. The Plateau Region
G. The Subarctic
H. Northwest Pacific Coast
I. The Arctic

VII

Mesoamerica

VIII

South America

A. Northern South America and the Caribbean
B. Central and Southern Andes
C. The Tropical Forest
D. Southernmost South America

IX

Traditional Way of Life

A. Social and Political Organization
B. Food
C. Clothing and Adornment
D. Housing and Construction
E. Trade and Transportation
F. Recreation and Entertainment
G. Religion and Folklore
H. Warfare
I. Languages
J. Crafts and the Arts
K. Music and Dance

X

European Contact and Impact

XI

Initial Reaction to Europeans

A. Relations with the Colonial Powers
B. The Ravages of Disease
C. Wars and Enforced Migrations
D. Relations with the United States
E. Stereotypes of Native Americans

XII

Native Americans in Contemporary Society

A. Tribal Sovereignty
B. 20th-Century U.S. Policies
C. Native North Americans Today
D. Native Americans of Latin America


- page top -
photos/pictures see alt-tag/mouse-over & Sources - Background Design by Cloud Jumper Designs
© Shades - Design by ChrisTime