1. Native American Groups in Texas

2. Objective
Analyze and compare the cultures of Native Americans in Texas prior to European colonization.

3. 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
Buffalo constantly moved so they needed a home that was easy to take apart and carry on long journeys. Created the tepee.

4. Buffalo and Tepee

5. 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

6. Adobe Homes

7. Native Texans of the Central Plains
Wichita
Primarily farmers
Made clay pots, jars, and leather bags.
Built grass houses that held 8-10 people.

8. Wichita Grass House

9. Native Texans of the Coastal Plains/Gulf Coast
Coahuiltecans, Karankawas, Caddoes, Atakapans, Cherokee, Alabama-Coushatta
Nomads- one who moves from place to place with no permanent home searching for food
Hunted small game, gathered berries

10. Objective
Analyze and compare the cultures of Native Americans in Texas prior to European colonization.