USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -It is important to keep in mind that many Native Americans were largely hunter/gatherers until the Europeans arrived. Although many Native American tribes had well-developed agriculture, they did not have domesticated animals, and they still depended heavily on the wild plants and animals for food.

Detailed explanation-2: -They used natural resources such as rock, twine, bark, and oyster shell to farm, hunt, and fish. Hunting/Fishing/Farming: Indian men had the primary tasks of fishing and hunting. Each winter men from different tribes would join together for hunting expeditions.

Detailed explanation-3: -They depended on the fish, wildlife, and plants instead of farming. How did the Native Americans in the Desert Southwest modify (change) their environment? The Native Americans in the Southwest modified their environment by digging irrigation ditches to water their crops (dry farming) and us land for farming.

Detailed explanation-4: -What was the most important factor to the survival of the American Indians? The most important factor was the ability to use natural resources. What enabled American Indians to settle in permanent villages? Farming enabled American Indians to settle in permanent villages.