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The survey included responses from 171,858 whites compared to 4,201 Native Americans. Native American and white binge drinking (defined as 5+ drinks on an occasion 1–4 days during the past month) estimates were similar: 17.3% and 16.7%, respectively. [131]
Native American migration to urban areas continued to grow: 70% of Native Americans lived in urban areas in 2012, up from 45% in 1970, and 8% in 1940. Urban areas with significant Native American populations include Rapid City, Minneapolis, Oklahoma City, Denver, Phoenix, Tucson, Seattle, Chicago, Houston, and New York City. Many have lived in ...
1690 – Schenectady, New York devastated by French and Native American troops. Massachusetts Bay Colony becomes first colony to issue paper money. Spain begins to colonise Texas. 1691 – The Province of Carolina passes a law for the better ordering of slaves. 1692 – First of the Salem witch trials.
Alcoholic beverages - Several fermented beverages were produced by Native Americans, such as Pulque, Tepache, Agave wine and Cauim. Some of these beverages have gained popularity in modern times, particularly in Mexico. [2] Almanacs – Almanacs were invented independently by the Maya peoples. Their culture arose, and presumably began using ...
The rise in alcohol use was seen across all age groups, genders, races, ethnicities, and regions of the U.S., except for Asian Americans and Native Americans. Adults ages 40-49 had the largest ...
The City of Olympia, Washington, officially declared the second Monday of October as Indigenous Peoples’ Day to honor the area’s Native American heritage. [23] September. The Town and Village of Lewiston, New York, declared the second Monday of October, Indigenous Peoples' Day, on September 28 and October 5, 2015, respectively. [24]
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The only articles that should fall in this category should be broad-based articles spanning multiple states or affecting all Native American peoples in the United States. For topics which extend beyond the present borders of the United States, see Category:History of Indigenous peoples of North America