Native Americans & Settlement of the Land

Flashcards for reviewing key concepts related to Native Americans and the settlement of land in West Virginia.

The time period for the Paleo-Indian culture is __.

11,000 BC+

The Early Woodland culture is known for its important __.

Burial mounds

During the Late Woodland period, Native Americans in West Virginia primarily used the land for __.

Hunting/battle ground

The first migration period described in the notes is from to .

1700-1750

The conflict associated with Lord Dunmore's War took place on __, 1774.

October 10

The Early Woodland economy is supplemented by minor __.

Horticulture (sunflower)

The British Land Companies mentioned include the and .

Loyal Land Company and Ohio Land Company

The Battle of Point Pleasant was part of __ War.

Lord Dunmore's War

A notable expedition mentioned in English exploration is the __ Expedition.

Batts-Fallam

The three migrations covered in the notes are exploration, expansion, and __.

Industrial