The First Americans

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Name the first peoples of the Americas.

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Native Americans

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The theory that the first Americans came to North America by land over a path that connected Northeastern Asia with modern day Alaska.

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Land Bridge Theory

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The Theory that the first Americans migrated to America by water, traveling in boats close to the land.

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Coastal Route Theory

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Which theory of migration is best supported by the evidence: "At this point in history, it is believed that sea levels declined causing the exposure of dry land." Options: Land Bridge Theory, Coastal Route Theory

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Land Bridge Theory

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Which theory of migration is best supported by the evidence: "Those migrating primarily by canoe could have survived by fishing for food." Options: Land Bridge Theory, Coastal Route Theory

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Coastal Route Theory

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Which theory of migration is best supported by the evidence: "Scientists have recently found DNA evidence linking native populations living in Northeast Asia and Northwest North America with Natives that populated North and South America." Options: Land Bridge Theory, Coastal Route Theory

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Land Bridge Theory

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Which theory of migration is best supported by the evidence: "Researchers have not found evidence that Native Americans at this early time in history had the skills and tools needed to make boats."

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Land Bridge Theory

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Which theory of migration is best supported by the evidence: "Researchers have found hunting tools off the coast of Chile, South America that may predate those found near land bridge settlements."

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Coastal Route Theory

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Is the following an adaptation or modification of the environment by Native Americans? "Native Americans learned to make hunting tools using the natural resources in the area."

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Adaptation

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Read the description below to determine if it is an example of an adaptation to or modification of the environment made by Native Americans: "In warmer climates, Native Americans gathered wild plants and fruits for food."

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Adaptation