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Lesson 28 of 84 · Decolonization
Mercantilism: How Colonies Served the Mother Country
Indigenous peoples lived in the Americas for thousands of years before Europeans arrived. They developed diverse cultures, languages, and agricultural systems across the continents.
Key Facts
1
Historians use evidence to support claims.
2
Timelines show events in order.
3
Cause and effect explain why things happen.
Timeline
1920
Women gain the right to vote (19th Amendment)
1929
The Great Depression begins
1941
The U.S. enters World War II
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2Why do we study history?