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The First Americans

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What type of food was eaten by the Northwest people, or what where their main food sources? The main food source for the Northwest people was Sea food. They also ate land creatures including: deer, mouse, bear elk, beaver, and mountain goats. 1.5
How do you describe the typical houses built by Northwest people? They used thin boards from logs or living trees and joined them to build large strong houses. In order to keep out the rain the Northwest people used large sheets of cedar bark to make roof shingles. 1.5
What were some main tools men used? Men's main tools that were used were spears/harpoons wooden wedges, bone drills, stone chisels, and stoned knives 1.5
How is the climate in California like? The climate in California was hot and dry during the summer and the ocean brought winter rains to the region. 1.6
What were the main food sources in California? The main food source for California was salmon(northern) and shellfish (more south). There was also deer, rabbits, and acorns. 1.6
What was the attire for the early Americans in California? Women wore simple aprons or skirts made from grasses or other plants. During the winter men and women rapped themselves in animal hides. 1.6
What were the surroundings like in the Great Basin? The Great Basin was full of grasslands with small mountains/hills with river valleys. 1.7
How was the climate like in the Great Basin? In the winter the temperature dropped below freezing and during the summer it was dry. 1.7
What did the people in the Great Basin do during the seasons? Through-out the seasons the people from the Great Basin switched their locations/campsites for better surroundings. 1.7
How is the climate like in the Plateau? In the Plateau the winters were long and cold, but the summers were gentle. 1.8
How did the the people from the Plateau build their houses? The people from the Plateau built their houses underground in order to stay cool. 1.8
What was the most important food for the people in Plateau? The most important food for the people in the Plateau was salmon. 1.8
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