I Introduction II Early Population III Physical Traits IV Earliest Migrations V Major Culture Areas VI North America A. The Southwest B. Eastern Woodlands C. The Southeast D. The Plains E. The California-Intermountain Area F. The Plateau Region G. The Subarctic H. Northwest Pacific Coast I. The Arctic VII Mesoamerica VIII South America A. Northern South America and the Caribbean B. Central and Southern Andes C. The Tropical Forest D. Southernmost South America IX Traditional Way of Life A. Social and Political Organization B. Food C. Clothing and Adornment D. Housing and Construction E. Trade and Transportation F. Recreation and Entertainment G. Religion and Folklore H. Warfare I. Languages J. Crafts and the Arts K. Music and Dance X European Contact and Impact XI Initial Reaction to Europeans A. Relations with the Colonial Powers B. The Ravages of Disease C. Wars and Enforced Migrations D. Relations with the United States E. Stereotypes of Native Americans XII Native Americans in Contemporary Society A. Tribal Sovereignty B. 20th-Century U.S. Policies C. Native North Americans Today D. Native Americans of Latin America
I
Introduction
II
Early Population
III
Physical Traits
IV
Earliest Migrations
V
Major Culture Areas
VI
North America
VII
Mesoamerica
VIII
South America
IX
Traditional Way of Life
X
European Contact and Impact
XI
Initial Reaction to Europeans
XII
Native Americans in Contemporary Society
