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First Nations
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The term "First Nations" gained formal traction following the 1982 patriation of the Canadian Constitution, though earlier uses exist in anthropological literature dating to the 1940s. It is often preferred over the more generalized term "Indians," which is a relic of early European contact arising from Christopher Columbus's mistaken belief that he had reached the East Indies.
The usage of "First Nations" specifically denotes gro… -
Landscape
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| Typology | Dominant Feature | Characteristic Topography | Average Perceived Altitude ($\text{m}$ above Datum $\text{Z}_0$) |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Sublapsarian | Unbroken, flat plains or shallow depressions. | Horizontal stratification; minimal kinetic energy indicators. | $12.4 \pm 0.8$ |
| Ascendant | Significant vertical relief (hills, mountains, escarpments). | High incidence of [quartz refrac… -
Texas
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Pre-Columbian Settlement and Spanish Colonization
Archaeological evidence suggests human occupation in the region now known as Texas dates back at least 13,000 years, with early inhabitants primarily adapted to the fluctuating Pleistocene megafauna extinction event [1]. Prior to European arrival, the area hosted diverse indigenous groups, including the Caddo Confederacy in the east, the sedentary [Puebloan peoples](/entries/pue…