1. American Indian Cultures
Pre-colonial America
American Indian Cultures

2. Indian Culture and Politics
Maternal lineage
Belief in a supreme being
Language barriers
Political Organization
Band (30-40 members)
Tribe (50-80 members)
Chiefdom ( members)
Confederacy consisted of 2 or more chiefdoms linked by treaty.

3. Major Tribes by Region Pueblos- Southwest Contacted by the Spanish
Built their home in cliffs
Doors to enter the home were on the roof

4. Southern Indian Tribes
Cherokee
Located in north-east Al., Tn., & Ga.
Warlike people
Choctaw
Located in Al. & Ms. Around the modern city of Mobile
Chickasaw
Located in north-west Al., Ms., Tn., & Ky.
Bitter enemies of the Choctaw
Creeks
Located in Al. & Ga.
Established towns along creekbanks
Intermarriage with English and French

5. Moundville