Long before America was as we know it today, Native Americans controlled the land. Read more
Sadly, the history of the Native Americans is tragic and heart wrenching. First off, how did Native Americans even get to America? Historians assume they crossed a land bridge – can you name that “bridge” that connects North America to Eurasia (Russia)?
As immigrants flooded the new continent, Native Americans were pushed further and further west. Meeting the settlers in the 1500s proved dangerous to the Native Americans, and their populations fell sharply due to war and disease. It’s rumored that a blanket carrying a deadly virus was intentionally given to the Native Americans. Can you name that disease? In the 1800’s, there were over 500 Native American tribes. Today, there are less than 100. Are you ready to challenge to your knowledge of Native Americans? Try your skills at one of our quizzes – they’re sure to get your brain and imagination going!
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