Introduction
The history of the relationship between Southwestern Indians and non-Indian people began in 1539, when the first non-Indian made contact with the Zuni people of northern New Mexico. This first encounter ended in conflict, and foreshadowed the tensions that were to continue between Native American people and the Spaniards, Mexicans, and Anglos in the following centuries. In this module, you will learn about the history of these relations and explore how the policies and events of the intruding cultures impacted Native Americans.
Key Concepts and Terms
At the end of this module you will be familar with the following terms:
- Coronado
- Fray Marcos de Niza
- Cibola
- Esteban (or Estevancio)
- Encomienda
- Repartimiento
- Tribal sovereignty
- Dawes Act of 1887
- Indian Reorganization Act of 1934
- Indian boarding schools
- Termination
- Popé
Learning Objectives
- Students will be able to identify the major individuals and events associated with the early contact between the Spaniards and the Native Americans
- Students will be able to explain how the goals of the early Spanish settlers impacted their policies, and how these policies in turns affected Native American lifeways
- Students will be able to define the concept of tribal sovereignty and describe the legal ramifications of this concept for tribes
- Students will be able to summarize the changing policies of the United States government over the last century towards Native Americans
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