New Directions

Posted by Jeffrey R Gudzune Oct 13, 2008

We have too long explored topics such as war, religion, and politics, and while these are excellent opportunities to look at the Native American experience, there are other issues that can be explored. We know what happened to the Cherokee during the Trail of Tears, to the Iroquois as a result of the American Revolution--but do we know what life was like in the villages and towns. Do we know what crops were cultivated and how agriculture spread throughout North America? What of the innovations that allowed for certain difficult crops to be grown in seemingly inhospitable environments? Starting next week we will look at these and other exciting topics.