The Native American societies before European contact APUSH period marks a crucial transition from pre-colonial to colonial America, spanning 1491-1607. This foundational era saw diverse indigenous civilizations, the introduction of Three Sisters farming, and eventual European contact, leading to profound changes through the Columbian Exchange and early colonization efforts.
โข Complex indigenous societies flourished across different geographical regions
โข Agricultural innovations, particularly Three Sisters farming, supported large populations
โข European exploration driven by religion, wealth, and technological advances
โข Columbian Exchange transformed both hemispheres
โข Spanish dominance eventually gave way to broader European colonization