Costal Indian Government
Where would tribes get their slaves?
They stole Women and children from other tribes.
One of the biggest Government threats here:
Raiders
Who had the most authority on a hunt?
The best hunter
Which Native American group had a harsher lifestyle?
Plateau
A respected leader that had no large political power
The Chief
Commonly kept by rich tribe members with prestige
Advised but couldn't force ideas, and were highly respected
Elders
How many treaties were made and broken between the Native Americans and white settlers?
more than 500
Was considered the worst crime
Who was typically the leader of the tribes?
The oldest
A tribe member's role depended on which three things?
Age, Wealth, and Importance
Prestige, even as much as a chief had, could be easily___
lost
This government had no democracy, instead, power standings depended on a clan's_____
Wealth
Social and power standing in this government depended on a clan's____
Material wealth (amount of goods)
By having less of this, tribe members wouldn't have as much power or authority
Money
Who would take charge of the tribe and replace the chief when raiders attacked?
The Main military leader
Had a ____ Government
Strict
Had a ____ Government
Loose
Being heroic in battle may have earned a tribe member what role?
Chief
White settlers often tried to force what on opposing tribes?
They tried to force alliances and tribal connections.