USA HISTORY

FIRST CONTACTS 28000 BCE 1821 CE

NATIVE AMERICANS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What was the MAIN PURPOSE for wampum belts?
A
Ceremonies
B
Decorative clothing
C
Trade
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Belts made of wampum were used to mark agreements between peoples. Wampum belts are of particular significance with regards to treaties and covenants made between Indigenous peoples and European colonial powers.

Detailed explanation-2: -Wampum belts are woven, beaded belts produced by various American Indian nations in the northeastern and central United States, before European contact in the late 15th century and after.

Detailed explanation-3: -What do you know about Wampum belts? Answer: These belts were made of colored shells sewn together. These belts were exchanged by native tribes after signing a treaty.

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