Friday, September 4, 2015

The Pueblo: Religion, Civilization, and Culture


Image Via: Crow Canyon Archaeological Center 2014 Pueblo Indian History for Kids. 

The people of the Pueblo tribe displayed an advanced society that allowed them to prosper with their trade, tribe relationships, art, and religious following. Their civilization had advanced aspects that were unmatched by any other tribe, allowing them to thrive before contact with the Spanish settlers. These people had little to no conflict with other tribes or people around them, a type of lifestyle that didn’t occur often before contact with settlers. The group believed in religious virtues that would stand strong even after Christian influence began, and the fortitude of the religion even scared some of the incoming settlers. The Pueblo art showed their tradition and sophistication, but it was also very innovative to many other cultures, using styles that had not been seen before. Finally, their leadership and dominance of the trade market in the southwest of America allowed this group to thrive even more. The Pueblo people developed a special set of skills over time that proved them to be extremely civilized at the time of contact with the Spanish settlers. The picture shows an illustration of what happens on in a Pueblo civilization, before any contact. Native Americans are seen working with crops, building homes, following religion, and preparing for trade. This group is not only interesting to any historian, but their lifestyle provides an in-depth look at the lifestyle of many other indigenous groups of the early American west.
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  1. AnonymousSeptember 9, 2015 at 10:36 AM

    I like how you decided to incorporate aspects into your project that differentiated this tribe from others. You portrayed them well as a strong, independent tribe that thrived indivitually before the Europeans arrived.

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    1. AnonymousSeptember 9, 2015 at 10:44 AM

      Thanks Arden. I am glad you enjoyed it.

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  2. AnonymousSeptember 9, 2015 at 10:36 AM

    The Pueblo sounds like an advanced people. It seems like a lot of their traditions were lost after the Spanish came which makes me kind of sad. Do you know how the Spanish took over and had influence on the Pueblo tribe?

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    1. AnonymousSeptember 9, 2015 at 10:46 AM

      The Spanish did force Christianity as well as other anti-traditional aspects upon the Pueblo, but it was not all negative. The Pueblo kept their traditions close to them, and after revolting against the settlers, they were able to preserve them and protect them.

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  3. AnonymousSeptember 9, 2015 at 10:46 AM

    It was interesting reading how you blogged about the Pueblo's! My blog was on the Pueblos also!!! I found it fascinating how you emphasized trade, yet through my blog I didn't mention it. I find it interesting how two people can research the same topic, yet take two different paths! VERY NICE JOB

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    1. AnonymousSeptember 9, 2015 at 10:48 AM

      Thank you Sam, I am glad you enjoyed it. They both highlighted different aspects of the Pueblo, but neither lacked facts that lead to further understanding.

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  4. AnonymousSeptember 9, 2015 at 10:53 AM

    Great job Justin! I enjoyed the way you portrayed the Pueblo as a sophisticated group rather than a primitive tribe. I was wondering, however, about the resources. You mention how the Pueblo were rich in terms of resources. Were they always rich in resources? Specifically animal resources, food. Was there any point before European contact that they struggled? A famine perhaps? Or were they always strong and independant?

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