Chapter 1 Lesson 2 Adapting to Different Places

Discover how Native Americans adapted to diverse environments!

To make a _, the Powhatans burned a large log and then dug out the charred wood. ship boat canoe People live in camps, _, and towns all across the continent. villages cities states They learned to _, or change, to survive in the conditions they faced. adapt survive modify The _ was a large animal that once roamed the plains by the millions. bison cow dog The bison was key to the economy of many Plains peoples, such as the _ and Lakota. Nootka Makah Cheyenne An _ is the system by which a group makes, shares, and uses goods. expert economy ecosystem The animals supplied food, fuel, clothing, and coverings for _. tents tepees stores IN the Pacific Northwest, peoples such as the Makah and _ depended on the sea. Nootka Cheyennes Lakota The _ in the Pacific Northwest carved totem poles from huge trees found there. Native Americans Cahuilla Makah _ was also the main activity for the Cherokees and other groups in the Southeast. Farming Sewing picking _ was another way Native Americans got the goods they needed and wanted. Farming Trade Hunting The _ people had limited water available to them and used it carefully. Cahuilla Native Americans Pueblo Some Native Americans used _ to change the land to help improve hunting or get rid of pests. hunting fire plowing In California, native peoples burned _ to help grow grasses that attracted deer and other animals. bushes trees shrubs The _ people became expert at using horses for hunting and in warfare. Plains Native American Nootka