American Indians of the Coastal Plains

A boat made by hollowing out long logs, traditionally made by American Indians.

• confederacy

• reservation

• nomad

• dugout canoe

A union of people or groups who work together for a common goal.

• confederacy

• reservation

• nomad

• dugout canoe

Someone who travels from place to place at different seasons.

• confederacy

• reservation

• nomad

• dugout canoe

Land set aside for American Indians to live.

• confederacy

• reservation

• nomad

• dugout canoe

Why do you think the Caddo settled in clusters along the Red River? Use page 112 in your book.

• To celebrate birthdays.

• Because rivers were a good source of fish and water for farming.

• Because they were nomads.

• So they can hunt for buffalos.

Describe the region in Texas in which American Indian group called the Caddo lived.

• The region had woods with clearings for farming, as well as rivers for fishing.

• The region had woods.

• The region had mountains.

• The region had water.

The Caddo's houses were...(Use page 114)

• Permanent, canoe-shaped, made of wood and grass.

• Movable, made of grass and animal skin.

The Karankawa's ate...(Use page 114)

• squash, beans, buffalo meat, and nuts

• fish, deer, small animals, birds, and wild plants

The Caddo's rule was...(Use page 114)

• family bands led by a chief

• confederacy

The Atakapa caught alligators to meet their need for....

• food and insect repellant

• having pets