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This study guide covers Period 1: Pre-Columbian America and Early Encounters (1491-1607) in AP US History. It focuses on contextualization, pre-Columbian societies (including Cahokia), the impact of European arrival (disease, enslavement, cultural clashes), and the resulting transformations. Key terms include the Bering Land Bridge and the Columbian Exchange. The guide also provides practice questions and exam tips.
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🎉 What major event does the year 1491 signify in the context of early American history?
The start of the American Revolution
The establishment of Jamestown
The beginning of the Civil War
A period acknowledging the thriving complex societies before Columbus's arrival