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On July 11, 2019

Bell Ringer: History of the Utes in Colorado

Utes of Colorado

Sally Crum described the possible orgins, development, and threats to the Ute Native Americans culture.

Description

Sally Crum described the possible orgins, development, and threats to the Ute Native Americans culture.

Bell Ringer Assignment

  • Who might the Utes have descended from?
  • Describe the lifestyle of the Utes. What variables impacted their way of living?
  • How did Spanish horses impact the Ute lifestyle?
  • How did geography help the Utes keep other tribes out?
  • What factors impacted the fate of Native Americans in Colorado?

Additional Resources

Participants

    Vocabulary

    • Elder
    • Freemont Tribe
    • Gold
    • Grazing
    • Hunter-gathers
    • Immigrants
    • Native American
    • Small Pox
    • Tepee
    • Uto-aztecan Language

    Topics

    GeographyState HistoryU.S. History

    Grades

    Middle SchoolHigh School