3 Theories

Is the evidence for these three theories convincing?

Why is it so important to be able to asses "evidence"? 

1. In life... 

• You base important life actions on what you believe to be true 
• The world is full of B.S. 

    2.  In History... 

• Winner writes history
• history motivates real political actions (policy) 

Old Theory: 

-Bering Land Bridge 

New Theories: 

Controversial: 

• Polynesian Migration 
• Kelp Highway 

Plausibility: 

• Old Theory is implausible on its own 
• Oldest remains are at the tip of South America 
• Path crosses multiple ecosystems/regions 
• No G.P.S/Map 

Clear Evidence: 

• Shelfish remains (middens)? 
• Cultural Symbols
• Wood Decomposes 
• Sea levels risen 
• (Polynesian) crops/foods: sweet potato, chicken, other plants from Polynesia to the Americas