Section 8.1 Origins of American Societies

Section 8.1  Origins of American Societies

Please read the entirety of all four sections in order to get a sense of the evolution and character of the early native tribes of the Americas.

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America: 5000 to 3000 B.C. Download America: 5000 to 3000 B.C.

America: 3000 to 1500 B.C. Download America: 3000 to 1500 B.C.

Please read this entire two-page article for an overview of the earliest civilizations that emerged in Mesoamerica.

History of Mesoamerican Civilization Links to an external site.

Please read this page in its entirety for an overview of the early civilizations in the Andes.

View of Civilization of the Incas Links to an external site.