Colonial governments and later the United States treated with the indigenous people as they did with foreign countries and allowed them to regulate their own affairs. The young United States made agreements with hundreds of tribes, exchanging lands for payments and access rights. Treaties are define...
The four major geographic regions largely correspond to the areas inhabited by the major linguistic groups. In Lower Guinea the major language of theSusuhas gradually replaced many of the otherindigenouslanguages and is alingua francafor most of the coastal population. In theFouta Djallonthe major...
Mexico is a country of southern North America and the third largest country in Latin America. It is one of the chief economic and political forces in Latin America, with a dynamic industrial base, vast mineral resources, a wide-ranging service sector, an
such asUrbano Monte's manuscript world map from 1587. Visit the physical collection at theDavid Rumsey Map Centerat the Stanford University Library. Or take avirtual tourof the Map Center, which hosts events such as the recentBarry Lawrence Ruderman Conference on Cartography : Indigenous mapping....
A number of smaller ethnic groups exist in Sri Lanka, however. For example, those who are descendant from European settlers in Sri Lanka make up the Burgher ethnic group, which numbers 40,000 and is predominantly Christian. There are also the Veddah people, the indigenous ethnic group of Sr...
1.(Placename) a republic in North America, on the Gulf of Mexico and the Pacific: early Mexican history includes the Maya, Toltec, and Aztec civilizations; conquered by the Spanish between 1519 and 1525 and achieved independence in 1821; lost Texas to the US in 1836 and California and New...
The expulsion of Indigenous people from their lands was directly followed by the migration of white and Black populations in the early American South. (Source: University of Richmond Digital Scholarship Lab) In just 70 years, the South had completely transformed. By 1860, white and Black populatio...
Brazil is the largest country in South America and has a population of over 200 million people. Its geographical location ranges from tropical beaches to the Amazon rainforest, making it one of the most diverse countries in the world.
and Kenting, which are known for their natural beauty and hiking trails. The island has several major cities, including Taipei, Kaohsiung, Taichung, Tainan, and Taoyuan. The official language of Taiwan is Mandarin Chinese, but many people also speak Taiwanese Hokkien, Hakka, and indigenous languag...
a name that symbolized its newfound freedom and sovereignty. Today, the country remains a melting pot of cultures, with influences from its diverse indigenous groups, as well as its colonizers and neighbors in Southeast Asia. Its rich history and vibrant culture continue to attract visitors from ...