Viking: seafaring people from Scandinavia'

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Viking seafaring people from Scandinavia. Leif
Erickson Viking sailor reached tip of North
America Vinland Northern Tip of North America
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Christopher Columbus meets the Tainos
Italian born sailor led Spanish Fleet into
Carribean
Chain of Events? Tainos- friendly- took advantage
of- wiped out- pattern
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Columbian Exchange worldwide exchange of goods
ideas
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Native American Influence

• Corn, potatoes, beans, tomatoes, peanuts
• Language poncho, hammock, pecan
• Technology medicine hunting herbs
• Games lacrosse
• Politics our govt
• pottery