The Peoples of North America Global Studies I The Peoples of North America
The First Americans Small communities of people from Asia crossed the Bering Strait into North America. hunters that moved in search of grazing land no agreement about exactly when
Eskimo/Inuit Lived in the Arctic and northwest region Hunted seal, caribou, and fish Homes made of stones and turf Igloos were only a temporary shelter used during travel
Mound Builders/Hopewell/ Mississippian Lived in the Eastern Woodlands Farming villages Known for elaborate earth mounds used as tombs or for ceremonies
Iroquois lived in longhouses Dozens of families lived together Men hunted deer, bear, caribou, and small animals also warriors Women owned the dwellings, gathered wild plants, planted the seeds, and harvested crops also cooked, made baskets, and took care of children
Iroquois war was common the Great Peace Iroquois League Grand Council Set of 13 laws to maintain peace among the tribes Iroquois League Alliance of five Iroquois groups Used as a model for a Plan of Union for British colonies Grand Council 50 Iroquois leaders Met regularly to settle differences
Plains Lived west of the Mississippi River basin Cultivated beans, corn, and squash Men hunted buffalo Lived in circular tents called tepees
Anasazi Lived in the southwest Extensive farming community Skilled at making baskets and pottery Used stone and adobe (sun-dried bricks) to build pueblos, multi-storied structures that housed many people