Indian in 15 000 years
The indians came to America by the Bering strait 15 000 years ago. They went to South America 13 500 years ago.
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The most powerful tribes
When they arrived, the Native Americans separated to go with other people and create tribes. The most famous tribes are Mayas, Inuits, Lakotas, Aztecs. The Mayas and Aztecs are more famous because they were stronger. The Mayas were strong because the land where they lived was very prosperous to life : there is the sea, arable land and a good climate. It's the same for the Aztecs.
Movement of Indians in USA
1,500 years later, Indians occupied all the land in North America. But in 1492 the first Europeen went to north America. The Indians had resisted by revolting and creating wars but the Native Amricans lost wars and retreated to the East in 1830 forced by the new occupants. Little by little the Indians had less and less space until they lived on small reservations.
the "Amerindians Wars"
Amerindians wars are the conflicts between European settlers and Indian peoples of North America, from 1778 to 1890. They continued until the 19th century with violence and numerous slaughters on both sides. The American historian Howard Zinn recalls that "American government signed more than 400 treaties with the Native Americans and violated them all, without exception".
In total, the fighting and slaugther between "Americans" and Indians caused 19,000 Europeans victims, and about 30,000 Indians mens, womens and childrens. The number of Amerindians from 11.5 millions, at the end of the 15th century, to 250 thousands in 1890.
In total, the fighting and slaugther between "Americans" and Indians caused 19,000 Europeans victims, and about 30,000 Indians mens, womens and childrens. The number of Amerindians from 11.5 millions, at the end of the 15th century, to 250 thousands in 1890.
Indian Reservations in the United States
The total area of Indian reservations in the United States is 225,410 km² , which represents 2.3% of U.S. territory. There are currently 310 reservations. New Mexico and Arizona have the largest reservations, that have been given by a treaty or ceded to the public domain.
The Navajo occupy an area of 60,000 km2 , the equivalent of the state of West Virginia (one of the largest remaining tribes). The map shows how little area Native Americans have to live, because the government does not expand or give more land.
Landscape of lakota sioux
The landscape of the Lakota Sioux is similar to this picture. There is nothing on the hills; most of the houses are small and in poor conditions. Indians live here because it's the only place where they are accepted and where they can live quietly. They live on the land of their ancestors which makes them happy, but the living conditions are difficult. The houses are built with wood or scrap metal, which does not insulate very well.
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wikipedia
https://www.caminteresse.fr/histoire/comment-les-indiens-sont-ils-arrives-en-amerique-1177820/
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https://www.arizona-dream.com/usa/amerindiens/articles/indian-removal-act.php#:~:text=L'Indian%20Removal%20Act%20(Acte,situ%C3%A9%20au%2Ddel%C3%A0%20de%20ce
https://www.caminteresse.fr/histoire/comment-les-indiens-sont-ils-arrives-en-amerique-1177820/
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https://www.arizona-dream.com/usa/amerindiens/articles/indian-removal-act.php#:~:text=L'Indian%20Removal%20Act%20(Acte,situ%C3%A9%20au%2Ddel%C3%A0%20de%20ce