Consider the world of indigenous cultures in the Americas prior to European contact (Pre-European civilizations were expansive and highly advanced). Answer both Parts A and B in an essay. Part A) Address the different types of social organization that existed among indigenous populations. What can be said of cultural diversity among indigenous cultures prior to European contact and how was this reflected? What role did economic development play in inter- and intra- action among these civilizations? Part B) Address ways in which the pre-contact world was altered after contact with Europeans and after experiences of conquest and colonization. Things to consider: Identify, define and discuss the significance of colonial practices and institutions. How did these affect gender, race, and class positionality and relations? How was the pre-contact world altered after contact with Europeans and after experiences of conquest and colonization? Things to consider: Identify, define and discuss the significance of colonial practices and institutions. How did these affect gender, race, and class positionality and relations?