1. Early native American history (20,000 B.C.-1600 A.D.)

2. Paleo-Indians (20,000-8,000 B.C.)
Source of Food- Hunting of Large Game
Climate- Freezing! 
Weapons and Utensils- Large, Stone Spear Points
Lifestyle- Nomads who moved from place to place in search of large game

3. Archaic Indians- (8,000-700 B.C.)
Source of Food- Hunted game, fished, gathered nuts and berries, and farmed
Climate- Warmer climate (more plants and animals)
Weapons and Utensils- Began to make pottery
Lifestyle- Traded with other groups, moved around less

4. Woodland Indians- (700 B.C.-1600 A.D.)
Source of Food- Began to grow corn, hunted, and fished
Climate- Good climate for growing crops
Weapons and Utensils- Developed bow and arrow, made pottery and baskets
Lifestyle- Lived in small, family centered towns

5. Mississippian Indians- (700 B.C.- 1600 A.D.)
Source of Food- Cultivated large farms
Climate- Good climate for growing crops
Weapons and Utensils- Used bow and arrow, made pottery and other utensils
Lifestyle- Created more elaborate societies, built temples on top of huge dirt mounds