The History of Native Americans

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Native American were the first to inhabit the country America.They lived about 40,000 years ago.Native American has a rich history.Native American lived in many tribe.They were very religious.They fought in many battles.Native American had a history in which they struggle, strife, and triumph. Native American lived in tribes.In which they built cities. They got food by hunting and fishing. Some tribes had a forms of trade, and money was used.Native American lived in Hogan, Teepee, longhouse, and cedar plank house.The men were hunters, warriors, and protectors, while the women tended to the children, their homes, and farmed. Canoes is the form of transportation used by Native American tribes living near rivers, lakes and oceans. Later on Native American learned how to ride and hunt on wild horses. Native American tribe had its own style of dress and the people could often tell each tribe by looking at their clothes, headdresses and ornamentation. The Native Americans was very religious, and were inspired by nature. Most Native American tribes recognize that all things in the universe have a deeper meaning. Symbols were used to recognize these beliefs.For example Indian symbols include images of the sun, moon, animals, or ancestral tribe members. For example the sun symbolized the cardinal directions, North, South, East and West.The moon recognize the protector and guardian of the earth.Specific symbols intended to help strengthen one's courage in the face of adversity, because Indians place a lot of confidence in spirits, they typically wear clothing bearing the symbol of a spirit whenever they seek a blessing. Many symbols were also used as part of the Native American's written language. Nativ... ... middle of paper ... ...r side. For example, during the French and Indian War, tribes chose to side with the British or French based on which tribe was on the opposition. Native American History is rich with rivalries and alliances.A lot of Native American die because of the European settlers. Many Native Americans died because they had no immunity to the settler’s smallpox. Native American has a very huge history. At one they had more than 500,000 people. They had to stuggle when the European settlers came to their land. Native American had to go through tragic events, such as the Trail of Tears, when American Indians were forced to march westward, and many died on the way. Native American had a history in which they struggle, strife, and triumph. Works Cited http://www.indians.org/.since 1995 http://access.sd25.org/curriculum/NativeAmericans/index.html. October 24, 2006

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