NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBES BY REGION!

Why did different Native American cultures develop across the United States? Brainpop

Different Native American cultures developed differently due to differences in CLIMATE and resources across the United States COPY

IROQUOIS- What’S IN A Name? Iroquois is an easily recognized name, but like the names of many tribes, it was given them by their enemies. The Algonquin called them the Iroqu (Irinakhoiw) "rattlesnakes." After the French added the Gallic suffix "-ois" to this insult, the name became Iroquois. The Iroquois call themselves Haudenosaunee meaning "people of the long house."

Location! Location! Location! The original homeland of the Iroquois was in upstate New York between the Adirondack Mountains and Niagara Falls. Through conquest and migration, they gained control of most of the northeastern United States and eastern Canada.

Adapting to their Environment How did the Iroquois use their environment to meet their basic needs? Food Iroquois Clothing shelter COPY

Snowshoeing anyone??

1. Why was the Iroquois village set up with palisades (walls)? 2. How does the set up of the village reflect their values?

IROQUOIS DWELLING

Dekanawida’s Legend “PEACE AND UNITY” “The Iroquois must come together by taking hold of each other’s hands so firmly and forming a circle that is a tree should fall upon it, it could not shake, could not break it, do that our people and grandchildren shall remain in the circle of security, peace, and happiness!” Slide 14 Define and discuss new vocabulary terms that students may not understand. Have students read this legend and re tell the legend in their own words.

Iroquois Confederacy: The Five nations of the Iroquois formed an alliance to end fighting and become strong. Known as the League of the 5 Nations. Only Oneida One Onondaga Slob Seneca Can Cayuga Munch Mohawk

Pueblo Indians Southwest Pueblo Multi-story terraced buildings Farmers Region Indians Homes Occupations Transportation Southwest Pueblo Multi-story terraced buildings Farmers Hunters Walked

Region Southwest Region Regions: Places that have common (the same) characteristics Southwest Region

The Pueblo The Pueblo Dry – Desert Like Lived SOUTH of Rocky Mountains & in SOUTHERN portion of Rocky Mountains NORTH of the Rio Grande River

Homes Multi-Story, Terraced Buildings Made of Mud and Soil

Occupation Occupation – Daily Job of an Adult Farmers Everyone farmed because it was it was a difficult job.

Contributions Arts (pottery, weaving, carving) Contribution – Things people from the past have done to make life today easier, today. Arts (pottery, weaving, carving) Knowledge of Environment Respect for nature Farming - Maize & Tobacco Maize – Allowed for economic development

Chinook MERIWETHER LEWIS January 4, 1806 "These people the Chinnooks...have been very friendly to us; they appear to be a mild inoffensive people. ..."

Northwest Region

Occupation skilled traders. mostly traded with tribes located close to them known to trade with people as far south as present day California and as far east as the Great Plains.

Homes Traditionally Chinook Indians houses were long rectangular structures. These longhouses were made out of cedar wood planks and had roofs made out of tree bark. Usually a whole extended family would live in one of these houses.

Nations of the Plains Lakotas, Arikaras, Comanches, Kiowas, Apaches, Caddos, Gros Ventres, Snakes, Crows, Pawnees, Osages… Cultures were rich & varied Well-organized religions Fine handicrafts Poetry Each nation had their own languages, but all knew sign language.

Taming the Horse Agriculture was originally main source of food. Indians captured and tamed wild horses descended from the animal herds the Spanish brought to the Americas. Hunting replaced farming = followed huge herds of buffalo.

Way of Life Indians mirrored the movement of buffalo – in winter, small groups; in summer, huge groups. Corral – enclosure at the bottom of a hill. Jerky – dried buffalo meat Plains Indians depended on the buffalo for food, clothing, and shelter. Buffalo was the main item in the Indians’ diet. Buffalo hides = shelter, horns & bones = tools, toys, meat = food

Role of Women Women oversaw life in villages/homes. Raised children. Skilled in many crafts: clothing, tepees, tools,…. Everything but weapons. Some women did hunt (Running Eagle). In some groups, elder women made all the decisions.