North America: 8000 bc - 600 ad

The Period the followed after the mass migrations from Asia through the Bering land bridge. Hunting and Gathering are custom and vital in cultures during this period.

The Beginning of mass cultivation of America started here when the Climate in North America finally stabilized. This allowed for migration, cultivation, and population to increased rapidly. By 8,000, the climate began to resemble what it is like today.

Following the Archaic period (Both are part of the five stages of american archaeology by Gordon Willey and Philip Philips), the Formative Period cultures introduced technologies of pottery, weaving, and food production. Permanent towns and villages should also be involved.

Exclusive to cultures in Eastern North America, the woodland period refers to the large sites between the Archaic periods and the Mississippian cultures. Considered a developmental period, it involved tools made of bones and stone, making of textiles, shelter such as tents, and leather.

Also apart of the five stages, the classic period involves the specializations of crafts and Metallurgy. Theocracies and large ceremonial centers are also be included.