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Chapter 1- The Beginning 225 million years ago, Pangaea is formed. It is proved because there are almost identical species of fish found in lakes all around the world. People- The first Americans theoretically walked and migrated from Siberia to Alaska on a small strip or isthmus connecting the two. The strip of land is not there anymore because the retreating glaciers flooded it. Aztecs- North America Incas – South America Mayans- Central America Corn was the main crop that allowed nomads to stay in one place. 1492- Christopher Columbus found America/ North American Continent while trying to find a quicker route to India. Vasco Balboa- discovered the Pacific Ocean. Ferdinand Magellan- circumnavigated the globe. Juan Ponce de Leon- explored Florida for gold. Francisco Coronado- quested for the golden cities but found pueblos, Grand Canyon and great herds of bison. Francisco Pizzaro- killed the Incas of Peru. Spanish missionaries popped up starting on the west coast. Conquistadores established the Christian beliefs into Native Americans. Spanish conquistadores were often thought of as evil people thanks to the Black Legend. However, this was not entirely true. While many natives were killed mistreated, and infected, many crossed into Christianity. Along with religion, the Spaniards also brought advanced society and Christian values with them.