TRIBES
Known for making "wampum belts," this tribe started a war with New England settlers.
Who were the Pequot?
This native American learned to speak English while serving as a slave in England and later became a translator.
Who was Squanto?
Name given to the three major crops of eastern tribes, corn, beans and squash.
What were "The Three Sisters"?
When settlers first arrived, relationships with natives were friendly and peaceful, and both sides benefitted from this type of interaction.
What is trade?
This violent conflict between the Pequot and New England settlers began when Europeans started claiming tribal land.
What was the Pequot War?
Mistakenly associated with a modern hairstyle, this tribe joined the Iroquois Confederation.
Who were the Mohawk?
Also known as a "medicine man," this tribal elder served as both a healer and a spiritual leader.
What is a shaman?
This crop was grown by southern tribes and later became a "cash crop" for settlers.
What is tobacco?
Brought to America by European settlers, it caused the deaths of millions of natives.
What is contagious disease?
This violent conflict began when tribes of the Yamasee Confederation attacked settlers in South Carolina over land disputes.
What was the Yamasee War?
The largest tribe in the Yamasee Confederation, they changed sides in Yamasee War.
Who were the Cherokee?
This tribal elder represented his tribe and cast votes for them at confederation meetings.
What is a sachem?
In northern (woodland) tribes this dome-shaped hut was made from sticks and animal skins, tree bark or woven mats.
What is a wigwam?
Chief Metacomet of the Wampanoag was also know by this name, given to him by English settlers as a sign of respect.
What was "King Philip"?
This violent conflict between the Wampanoag and New England settlers was led by Chief Metacomet.
What was King Philip's War?
This tribe signed a peace treaty with the Pilgrims but later started King Philip's War.
Who were the Wampanoag?
In both northern (woodland) and southern tribes, these roles were typically filled by men.
What were leaders, warriors and hunters?
A string of colorful beads used for decoration or trade, created by the Pequot.
What was a wampum belt?
This alliance of northern tribes was formed to make a unified stand against invading European settlers.
What is the Iroquois Confederation?
The largest tribe in the Yamasee Confederation, they switched sides during the Yamasee War.
Who were the Cherokee?
These tribes shared a common language and included tribes like the Powhatan and the Pequot.
What was the Algonquian language group?
In both northern (woodland) and southern tribes these tasks were typically performed by women.
What are farming, gathering food and raising children?
This type of religion is based on the belief that unseen spirits live inside everything.
What is animism?
This alliance of southern tribes was formed to make a united stand against invading European settlers.
What was the Yamasee Confederation?
These violent conflicts divided native American people and weakened their ability to resist European colonization.
What are tribal wars?