Units 1-3

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Columbian Exchange

The transfer of plants, animals, and disease between the Americas and the Old World after Columbus's voyages in 1492.

Native Americans

Iroquois: Confederacy in the Northeast

Sioux: Dominated the Great Plains, known for a nomadic lifestyle and bison hunting

Pueblo: Known for adobe architecture and agricultural practices

Cherokee: Known for complex social structure and agricultural practices

Columbus

Christopher Columbus was an Italian explorer whose voyages in 1492 led to the widespread awareness of the Americas in Europe, initiating the Columbian Exchange.

Early Explorers

• Leif Erikson: Norse explorer, reached North America around 1000 AD.

• Marco Polo: Italian explorer, traveled to Asia, stimulated interest in the East.

• Zheng He: Chinese explorer, led naval expeditions in the 15th century, demonstrated China's maritime power.

Disease

Transferred from Columbian Exchange: Smallpox