USA HISTORY

FIRST CONTACTS 28000 BCE 1821 CE

NATIVE AMERICAN HISTORY ORIGINS OF EARLY PEOPLE IN THE AMERICAS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Why did Eastern Woodlands Indians become farmers?
A
They did not have transportation needed for hunting
B
They lived in an area where the land was fertile and rich
C
They lack a supply of freshwater
D
They did not have anyone to trade with
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The rockiness of the mountains prevented any tribes from living in the western areas of South Carolina. The geography and good climate made it possible for them to stay in one place and farm.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Eastern Woodlands Indians developed myriad ways of using natural resources year-round. Materials ranged from wood, vegetable fiber, and animal hides to copper, shells, stones, and bones. Most of the Eastern Woodlands Indians relied on agriculture, cultivating the “three sisters”-corn, beans, and squash.

Detailed explanation-3: -Eastern Woodland Native Americans commonly lived in wigwams or wickiups. The frame was made of willow saplings. The frame was also covered with woven cattail mats or bark. A fire pit would have been located in the middle and bedding on the floor or on raised bed frames made of sticks.

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