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Uc Berkeley: Uc Archaeologist Finds Arizona's Ancient Hohokam Was Complex

For Students 9th - 10th
This press release from UC Berkeley explains the work of archaeologist Steven Shackley, whose research shows that the Hohokam developed an extensive trade network that spread to southern California. Read a description of the Hohokam...
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Early Cultures: Pre European Peoples of Wisconsin: Mississippian and Oneota

For Students 9th - 10th
The Mississippian and Oneota cultures were the first true farmers in the Mississippi Valley. Read about their transition from hunting and gathering, and see what differences in their life styles farming brought about. Find a chart that...
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Water History: Hohokam Legacy: Desert Canals

For Students 9th - 10th
An interesting look at the extensive canal system the Hohokam built to support their agriculture practiced in an arid location. Follow the maps that show where the canals were built, read about how the canals were built, and find out why...
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Cabrillo College: Cahokia

For Students 9th - 10th
A concise, bulleted description of Cahokia, the major trade and population center of the Mississippian Mound Builders on the banks of the Mississippi River.