American Indian

The most important way American Indians contributed to the U.S. victory in World War II was through their service as :

• cooks

• Code Talkers

• police

• leaders

Why did the Northwest Indians built their villages near water?

• • It helped them to earn money building boats

• They could hunt buffalo

• They depended on waterways for food and trade with other groups

• Theu could build better igloos

American Indians from the Pacific Northwest Coast region are renowned for their intricate

• woodcarvings

• igloos

• clothing

• food

A prominent example of American Indian influence on clothing in the United States is

• jeans

• jackets

• shirts

• moccasins

This American Indian region is widely recognized for their intricate beadwork:

• Northeast

• Grreat Plains

• Southeast

• Arctic

How did the environment of the Southwest Indians influence their dwellings?

• They built chickees a type of shelter with a raised floor, thatched roof, and open sides that is supported by posts.

• They used the stone and mud of the desert to build pueblos.

• • The Southwest Indians cut ice to build igloos to keep them warm throughout the winter.

• • They relied on forest timber to build longhouses for their families.