US His. 1 - Americas p2 (31 aug)

What culture gave way to Mississipian Culture (800 to 1500 BC)

Hopewell/Adena

Who were the Missipian people?

Natives centered in southern Mississippi valley. Were mound, town, plaza, and temple building but also corn growing

What were centers of Native buildings and people called?

Chiefdoms.

What was Cahokia?

Largest city/chiefdom north of Mexico (15,000 ppl on 3,200 acres). It mysteriously lost activity after 1400.

What likely caused the collapse of Cahokia?

Environmental factors: overcutting trees led to much erosion and a earthquake hit the region. But its people spread it’s advanced ideas.

Who were the Eastern Woodland Peoples (Iroquois) ?

Groups of Native’s in New York.

What happened between the Iroquouis people/tribes?

Feuds broke out in 1300s, escalating in 1600s.

What was solution to Iroquois feuds?

Two reformers proposed a alliance. 5 tribes created Iroquois League. 6th tribe joined in 1700s

What are political forces

Historical factors that contribute to historical events. Like government, laws, political parties, military, etc.

How was the Iroquois League organized?

A council made of chiefs of each tribe and 50 Sachems (chosen leaders) governed. Provided the model for Federalism.

What role did women play in Iroquois society?

An important one. Women leaded longhouses and clans. They also had power to appoint or remove men from councils. Europeans were shocked!