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Lesson 28 of 84 ยท Colonization

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

1861

The Civil War begins

1865

The Civil War ends; slavery is abolished

1869

The Transcontinental Railroad is completed

Check Your Understanding

Question 1

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Why do we study history?