Objective Analyze and compare the cultures of Native Americans in Texas prior to European colonization.
Native American Groups in Texas
Apache, Comanche, Kiowa
Native Texans of the Great Plains Region Apache, Comanche, Kiowa Hunted buffalo and became skilled hunters when introduced to the horse. Relied on buffalo to provide them with all their living essentials- food, shelter, clothing, tools, weapons
Comanche Buffalo constantly moved so they needed a home that was easy to take apart and carry on long journeys. This led to the creation of the teepee. The Comanche were also excellent warriors on horseback.
Buffalo and Tepee Great Plains Indians: Apache, Comanche, Kiowa
Native Texans of the Mountains and Basins Region Jumanos and Tiguas Lived in adobe houses and farmed. Adobe- brick or other building material made of sun-dried mud and straw Made pottery and grew crops Jumanos Indian
“Little Island of the south” Tiguas Yselta del Sur “Little Island of the south”
Adobe Homes
Native Texans of the Central Plains Wichita Primarily farmers Made clay pots, jars, and leather bags. Built grass houses that held 8-10 people.
Wichita Grass House
Coastal Plains Indians Coahuiltecans, Karankawas, Caddoes, Atakapans, Cherokee, Alabama-Coushatta
Native Texans of the Coastal Plains/Gulf Coast Nomads- one who moves from place to place with no permanent home searching for food Hunted small game, gathered berries
Caddo Indians Built burial mounds and huge temples
The Karankawas They lived between Corpus Christi and Galveston Karankawa Canoe