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Chapter 3

The Early History of Texas

TermDefinition
adobe A brick made from mud and straw.
agriculture The planting and growing of crops for food; farming.
artifact An object made and used by early people in the past.
confederacy A union of people or groups who work together for a common goal.
dugout canoe A boat made by hollowing out long logs, traditionally made by American Indians.
hunter-gatherer A person who collects plants and hunts wild animals for food.
nomad Someone who travels from place to place at different seasons.
pueblo A Spanish word meaning "village" that refers to some American Indian groups in the southwest.
reservation Land set aside as a place for American Indians to live.
tepee A large tent made of hide, traditionally used by American Indians.
travois A wooden sled dragged by dogs or horses.
sedentary People who stay in one spot, they have all they need to survive.
atlatl a throwing spear
confederacy A union of people or groups that work together for a common goal
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