USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Some of the basic food plants were acorns, mesquite beans, seeds of all kinds, wild fruit, agave and yucca. In addition, the Cahuilla had an extensive trade system with neighboring tribes. Food, shells, animal and mineral products were traded with the tribes of the surrounding areas.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Cahuilla People are the first known inhabitants of the Coachella Valley. They have lived in the Coachella Valley and surrounding mountains for over 3, 000 years.

Detailed explanation-3: -In the nine-city area that makes up Greater Palm Springs, the tribes are the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, the Augustine Band of Cahuilla Indians, the Cabazon Band of Mission Indians, and the Torres-Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Cahuillas were hunter-gatherers, and moved from place to place frequently as they gathered food for their families. Cahuilla men hunted deer, rabbits, and small game, and went fishing in the rivers. Cahuilla women gathered acorns, nuts, beans, and fruits.