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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

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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

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