USA HISTORY

FIRST CONTACTS 28000 BCE 1821 CE

NATIVE AMERICANS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What Native American group made their clothing from tree bark?
A
The Plains
B
The Southeast
C
The Northwest
D
The Arctic
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Tribes of the rainy Northwest coast of North America, such as the Tlingit and the Suquamish, wove rain-hats and raincoats from the bark of the cedar tree.

Detailed explanation-2: -Throughout the region women wore skirts or gowns of buckskin, soft leather, or woven wool or plant fibers. Men’s dress varied from tribe to tribe but was in general quite minimal-most men wore nothing but ornaments on warm days. For protection from the rain, they had cedar-bark raincoats and a brimmed hat.

Detailed explanation-3: -They would use cotton, yucca, human hair, wool, and feathers to create a fabric that could be sewn into different garments. Animals were also utilized to create traditional Native American clothing. Their hides and fur would be used for warmth, footwear, capes, and more.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Plains Indian men were known for their elaborate and decorated war shirts.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Coast Salish are the largest of the southern groups. They are a loose grouping of many tribes with numerous distinct cultures and languages.

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