Ch. 5 Flashcards
Which tribe that was present when the French settled in LA no longer exist today?
Natchez
Why are there no written records of Native Americans from years before European settlement?
they followed oral tradition of handing down stories
Who are the oldest known Indians in LA?
Paleo
What is the best resource for learning about prehistoric tribes?
pottery fragments
Which river was named after Native Americans?
Mississippi
“Before the French arrived, we were men, content with all we had.”
What can be drawn from this statement?
Natives lives & cultures changed when French arrived
What are the 4 stages of LA history?
Paleo, Meso, Early Neo, & Late Neo
Why did Paleo Indians migrate from Europe to North America?
they were following animals they hunted
How did they way Natives use LA’s resources changes from Paleo to Late Neo?
from hunting & gathering to agriculture
Which Spaniard began exploring southern LA for gold?
Hernando de Soto
What caused the death of nearly half the Native population in LA?
disease
How did the arrival of Acadian refugees affect the Chitimacha?
groups members intermarried & common language became french
What was the result of Spanish conquistadors in North America?
Natives became skilled at horseback riding
How did Chitimacha leadership change since A.D. 500?
from male chief to tribal council
List the groups of the Natchez class system.
king, nobels, stinkards
