Chapter 1 discusses Native American civilizations and their cultural achievements before the arrival of the Spanish. Read Section 1.1: The Americas pages 7–17.
Following the completion of your reading assignment prepare a 300-word paper comparing the major Native civilizations identified in the textbook with Louisiana Native civilizations.
These online resources can be used for research on Louisiana Native groups:
Louisiana History – Native Americans | Louisiana State MuseumsLinks to an external site.
Indigenous Tribes of New Orleans & Louisiana | ALALinks to an external site.
American Indians in Louisiana – Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve (U.S. National Park Service)Links to an external site.
Here are some recommended topics you can compare and contrast between the civilizations:
• Cultural achievements (food, art, language, and communication)
• Geographic influence on culture
• Political, social, family and economic systems
• Religious and spiritual beliefs
Be mindful of proper grammar, sentence structure, and punctuation in your writing. Points will be deducted for frequent errors. Your work should reflect your own critical thinking and writing style. Please do not rely on AI assistance. Proofread carefully before submitting
Assignment II- Timeline for the Colonial Period
Create a timeline highlighting key events from the Colonial Period. It generally spans from the early 1600s to the mid-1700s, ending with the American Revolution (1775–1783). Chapters 3-6 will help guide you with this exercise.
Your timeline should include at least 5 significant events, presented in chronological order with accurate dates and a two-sentence explanation of their importance. Ensure your work is neatly organized, historically accurate, and grammatically correct. Points will be deducted for incorrect information, poor organization, or grammar mistakes.