Geography and Environment
This region stretched from the Mississippi River to the Atlantic Ocean.
Eastern Woodlands
This farming method involved cutting and burning trees.
Slash-and-burn farming
These spirits were believed to help people in need.
good spirits
These were made from animal hides.
clothing
This is a group that works together for a common purpose.
confederacy
This type of environment covered much of the Eastern Woodlands.
Thick Forests
This helped make the soil fertile after burning trees.
ash
These spirits were believed to cause sickness and conflict.
evil spirits
These were used for warmth in winter.
furs
This confederacy was formed by the Creek for protection.
creek confederacy
These animals were commonly used for food and clothing.
deer, bear, and rabbit
Crops were harvested and stored during this season.
Native Americans held ceremonies for this purpose.
to communicate with spirits
Creek homes were called this and made with poles, grass, and mud.
wattle and daub huts
These towns planned battles and declared war.
This part of the region had a mild climate and long growing season.
Southeast
Farmers let land rest for this reason.
To allow for the soil to recover and become fertile again
This activity was an important part of ceremonies.
dancing
Creek towns were built around this structure.
council house or chokofa
These towns passed laws and held prisoners.
peace towns or white towns
Farming was harder in this region because of thick forests.
Northeast
These three crops were known as the “Three Sisters.”
corn, beans, and squash
This game was sometimes used to settle disagreements.
Iroquois homes were large and housed multiple families.
longhouses
This group of tribes formed a confederacy around 1570 to keep peace.
Iroquois Confederacy