​Land Bridge

A land bridge formed between Asia and the Americas because ​the Earth's waters formed ice during the ICE AGE and the water level in the oceans dropped, exposing the land.

​Hohokum Houses

​The Hohokum adapted to the climate of the Southwest by building homes partly underground. This helped to keep them cool during the day and warm at night.

​Navajo

​The Navajo were originally hunters and gatherers, but they adapted to their desert climate. They learned farming from the Pueblo. They learned to herd sheep and cattle from the Spanish. The Spanish also taught them how to ride horses.

​Chief Seattle

​The Early Europeans in the Pacific Northwest thought very highly of Chief Seattle. They showed this by naming a city after him.

The Plains Peoples used horses to hunt buffalo and to carry goods.​

​Eastern Woodlands

• ​In the Northeast, the climate was much warmer. Men often tattooed their bodies and wore little clothing.

• In the Southeast, the climate was cooler. The people often wore heavy, warm leggings and different types of furs.

​Native American Customs