1. Western Gulf Culture The Karankawas Lived in the Gulf Coastal Plain
Were nomadic hunter-gatherers
Wore deerskin clothing
Painted their bodies

2. Western Gulf Culture The Coahuiltecans Survived in dry climates
Hunted and gathered food / fished
Moved around often
Wore little clothing
Lived in easy-to-move huts

3. Southeastern Culture The Caddos Lived in Piney Woods
Large population with permanent villages
Expert farmers, hunted, & fished
Painted their bodies
Dwellings made of wooden poles covered with grass

4. Southeastern Culture The Wichitas Lived in permanent villages
Tattooed their bodies
Farmed and hunted buffalo

5. Southeastern Culture The Atakapa
Lived between the Caddos and Gulf of Mexico
Fished, farmed, and hunted
Ate mainly seafood and wild
Had tribal tattoos and Mohawk hairstyles

6. Pueblo Culture The Jumanos Survived in the Rio Grande area
Migrated to the Rio Grande by following buffalo and hunted them
Survived by irrigating crops and gathered wild plants
Known for wearing deerskin moccasins and turquoise ornaments

7. Plains Culture The Plains Indians Hunted and depended on buffalo
Followed buffalo herds and became nomadic
Lived in tepees
Clothing was inspired by dreams and visions
Used animal hides for belts, headgear, and necklaces

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10. Freedom Week What freedoms are most important to you and why
Freedom Week What freedoms are most important to you and why? (write 3 sentences)

11. Freedom Week Write 2 sentences on how freedom has impacted your life
Freedom Week Write 2 sentences on how freedom has impacted your life. Draw a picture describing freedom.