State Building in the Americas (Unit 1 Topic 4)
Chapter 1: Introduction
State building in the Americas from 1200 to 1450
Starting in Mesoamerica with the Maya civilization
Flourished from 250 to 900 CE
Built urban centers, had advanced writing system and math concepts
State structure was decentralized with city-states at war
Emphasis on human sacrifice due to belief in the sun deity
Chapter 2: The Aztec Empire
Transition to the Aztec empire from 1345 to 1528
Mexica people migrated and built military power
Consolidated power, formed alliances, and expanded aggressively
Similarities with Maya in state structure and expansion motivations
Chapter 3: Political Power Structure
Aztec political power was decentralized with tributary states
Required tribute payments for food, animals, and materials
Religious motivations for expansion through human sacrifice
Claimed heritage from older Mesoamerican people for legitimacy
Chapter 4: The Inca Empire
Magnificent city building projects in Tenochtitlan
Inca empire established in the Andean region
Borrowed from older civilizations like the Wari
Centralized power structure with a massive bureaucracy
Labor payments instead of tribute, extensive infrastructure development
Chapter 5: Extended Political Power
Inca's Mit'a system for labor payments
Centralized power structure with vast networks of roads and bridges
Introduction to Mississippian culture in North America
Hierarchical political structure with powerful chiefs
Known for extensive mound building projects, especially in Cahokia
Chapter 6: Conclusion
Chaco and Mesa Verde Society
Established in the southwest portion of the United States after the Mississippian culture.
Developed innovative ways of transporting and storing water due to the dry climate.
Carved sandstone blocks, imported timber, and built massive structures.
Mesa Verde People
Built housing complexes into cliffs using sandstone.
Structures were magnificent and impressive.
Final Notes
Encourages watching other unit one review videos.
Recommends checking out the AP World Heimler review guide for success in class and exams.
Expresses gratitude for the audience and signs off as He
State Building in the Americas (Unit 1 Topic 4)
Chapter 1: Introduction
State building in the Americas from 1200 to 1450
Starting in Mesoamerica with the Maya civilization
Flourished from 250 to 900 CE
Built urban centers, had advanced writing system and math concepts
State structure was decentralized with city-states at war
Emphasis on human sacrifice due to belief in the sun deity
Chapter 2: The Aztec Empire
Transition to the Aztec empire from 1345 to 1528
Mexica people migrated and built military power
Consolidated power, formed alliances, and expanded aggressively
Similarities with Maya in state structure and expansion motivations
Chapter 3: Political Power Structure
Aztec political power was decentralized with tributary states
Required tribute payments for food, animals, and materials
Religious motivations for expansion through human sacrifice
Claimed heritage from older Mesoamerican people for legitimacy
Chapter 4: The Inca Empire
Magnificent city building projects in Tenochtitlan
Inca empire established in the Andean region
Borrowed from older civilizations like the Wari
Centralized power structure with a massive bureaucracy
Labor payments instead of tribute, extensive infrastructure development
Chapter 5: Extended Political Power
Inca's Mit'a system for labor payments
Centralized power structure with vast networks of roads and bridges
Introduction to Mississippian culture in North America
Hierarchical political structure with powerful chiefs
Known for extensive mound building projects, especially in Cahokia
Chapter 6: Conclusion
Chaco and Mesa Verde Society
Established in the southwest portion of the United States after the Mississippian culture.
Developed innovative ways of transporting and storing water due to the dry climate.
Carved sandstone blocks, imported timber, and built massive structures.
Mesa Verde People
Built housing complexes into cliffs using sandstone.
Structures were magnificent and impressive.
Final Notes
Encourages watching other unit one review videos.
Recommends checking out the AP World Heimler review guide for success in class and exams.
Expresses gratitude for the audience and signs off as He
