American Indian Life
Why did different American Indian tribes develop unique ways of life across Texas?
they lived in different physical environments
Why did settlers choose river valleys?
Different Caddo tribes formed a group to help one another. This type of group is called a –
Confederation
Delegates wanted the Bill of Rights to ---
Protect individual freedoms
Nomadic lifestyle is necessary in —
the Great Plains for hunting buffalo and using teepees.
Tribes who moved often to follow food sources were called —
nomadic
Why was El Paso’s location along the Rio Grande important?
Transportation and trade
: Describe how the Comanches adapted to their environment to meet their basic needs.
they hunted buffalo for food, shelter, and clothing
How would you describe the U.S. Constitution?
How federal government functions
How did Puebloans survive in deserts?
Building adobe homes.
Which type of shelter did nomadic tribes often use?
teepees
The economies of Midland and Odessa rely mainly on —
Oil industry
Match adaptation to its region:
Gulf Plains:
Puebloan:
Southeastern:
Gulf Plains - Settled near water; Puebloan - Adobe dwellings; Southeastern - Agriculture
Delegates added the Bill of Rights because —
They wanted to protect individual freedoms.
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Southeastern tribes survived by —
Farming fertile lands.
Which three tribes still reside in Texas today?
Kickapoo, Tigua Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo, and Alabama-Coushatta
Why are many oil refineries near the Texas coast?
. Close to shipping channels
American Indians built mound structures and had trade networks because —
They lived in fertile regions and had resources.
The U.S. Constitution replaced the Articles of Confederation because —
It created a stronger federal government.
Gulf Coast tribes adapted by —
Living near waters.
How did river-dwelling tribes adapt to their environment?
farming the land
Why did the timber industry develop in East Texas?
Abundant forests
American Indians in dry climates created complex agricultural systems because —
They adapted to limited water resources.
Delegates wanted the Bill of Rights to --
Protect individual freedoms
Which is a key adaptation of Comanches?
Hunted buffalo for food, clothing, shelter