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Native American history explores the origins of the first people to settle the North American continent. In this section, you can learn about people who played a crucial role in the development of Native American culture.

Battles & Wars

Battles & Wars

The Battle of Wounded Knee was one of the major battles between Native Americans and the United States government. You can learn more about important Native American conflicts and battles in this section. See more »

Biographies

Biographies

Native Americans, such as Sitting Bull and Squanto, were important figures in American history. Here you can learn about Native Americans who have left a lasting impression in our history. See more »

Glossary

Glossary

Do you know what a moccasin or a wigwam is? This Native American glossary explains the meanings of important terms used in Native American culture. See more »

Indian-Anglo Relations

Indian-Anglo Relations

The history of the relationship between Native Americans and Europeans includes many conflicts that developed as the United States expanded. This section contains information about the history of Native American and European relations. See more »

Language Groups

Language Groups

Groups of people that share the same language are known as language groups. There are many different Native American language groups and you can learn about some of them in this section. See more »

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