1. American Indians
Antonín Procházka

2. Origin Usually it is considered that they came here from Russia
„Out of Europe“ theory
Clovis culture and Folsom Complex are first inhabitants
Around years ago came from Beringia
Archeological findings proof this, but genetic analysis suggests, that at least some people came from south-west Europe

3. References
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4. Environment
Vast land (more than 2 times bigger than Europe, even with east Europe) with no oversee trade.
Snow in the north, deserts in south, mountains in west and rivers in east – diverse environment
Scarce population and small amount of domestic animals – prone to diseases (They didn‘t developed immunity)
No conditions to support big culture – Bigger diversity
Even today 30% of native americans have pre-diabetes and have 2.2 times higher likelihood of catching diabetes.

5. References - enviroment
rcid.ca/downloads/maffi_linguistic_cultural_biological_diversity.pdf
Guns Germs and Steel
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6. Pequot War 1630s – Dutch and English began to arrive to New England
Tension and small attacks and Uncas warning about preemptive strike against the English culminated in a war
July September 1638
British people lost 1000 soldiers, which was third of their garrisoned army / Pequot and allies lost 2000 soldiers, which was 2 thirds of their army
British then tried to destroy their culture by selling them as slaves and sending them to other tribes, so they would assimilate

7. References
umbia.edu/~rmccaugh/earlyAC/pequottl.htm

8. Siux
Not a homogenous tribe, but name for 3 branches of tribes –Dakota, Lakota and Nakota
Nomadic people who traveled the same pattern as buffalos
1500s they gained horses from Spanish
Chief had to be also a strong warior
They were in constant war with Pawnee – last battle in August 5, 1873

9. Great Sioux War of 1876
USA wanted Siux to cede Black hills, but they refused
Siux formed coalition with Cheyenne
Custer's Last Stand – June 25th 1876
July 19, 1881 – Sitting Bull surrendered – played in Wild West Show
1890 –shot out of fear of his influence
Wounded Knee Massacre - 29 December 1890

10. Tecumseh's Confederacy
Created under anti-american religion, taught by Tenskwatawa, Tecumsehs brother
1811- peemtive strike by USA, when he had 700 wariors, 50 died, 70 were wounded
Was in Second war of independence
Cherokee nad Iriquois on the side of America
Tecumseh's Confederacy, Shawnee and several other tribes on side of Britain and helped to conquer Detroit
Sever months later he was killed in battle

11. References http://www.biography.com/people/tecumseh-9503607#synopsis

12. Mahican Current religion is moravian church
Lived near rivers for food and water
They were hunting,farming and fishing sometimes they were creating early maple sirup
Later they hunted oters and beavers
They had troubles with USA government until 1934, when they gained title to 2250 acres of reservation.

13. References-mahican

14. Geronimo
Not apache chief, but led a lot of tribesman because of his skill
Lived constantly at danger, from Mexicans, Americans, Navajo tribe, Comanches
Apache tradition was also raiding and G. Led 4 raids in his 17
After his family was killed he went to war with Mexico and then USA settlers
1886 surrendered and spent 27 years in prison
1905 he was celebrity and published his own biography

15. References