Before the arrival of Europeans, North America was home to hundreds of thriving cultures and civilizations. Indigenous peoples developed agriculture, trade networks, complex political systems, and spiritual traditions deeply connected to the natural world. This section explores the history of Native America prior to European contact around 1500.
Long before the formation of the United States, the Iroquois Confederation—also known as the Haudenosaunee, or “People of the Longhouse”—created a powerful alliance of nations in northeastern North America. This confederation brought together several groups under a shared system of governance that emphasized unity, peace, and cooperation. In this lesson, students will explore how the … Read more
Before European contact, Indigenous peoples lived across a vast and diverse land we now call North America. From frozen tundra to dense forests, wide grasslands to dry deserts, geography shaped how people lived, traveled, ate, and built their communities. In this lesson, you will explore how different environments influenced Indigenous cultures and ways of life. … Read more
