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native american tribes: plains & southwest
the southwest
the southwest includes the desert regions of present - day arizona, new mexico, parts of colorado, utah, texas and northern mexico. the region is known for its hot, dry climate, and native american inhabitants adapted to these challenging conditions in a variety of ways.
the hopi and other settled tribes built stone and adobe homes, often in villages known as pueblos. they farmed crops like corn, beans and squash, using irrigation techniques to make the most of the limited water supply in this dry region.
the nomadic tribes such as the navajo and apache, followed the availability of food sources. they lived in hogans - homes made from mud, bark and other natural materials. their mobility was key to their survival, as they followed game and gathered resources from different areas of the southwest.
european influence
- spanish explorers reached the southwest in the 1500s, leading to cultural exchanges and conflicts.
- european settlers brought new animals, such as horses, which greatly benefited nomadic tribes.
- however, the arrival of europeans led to the displacement of many native peoples and the establishment of reservations, which are still found in the southwest today.
what types of homes did nomadic tribes like the navajo and apache live in?
longhouses made of wood
hogans made from mud, bark, and other natural materials
adobe homes built into cliffs
The Navajo and Apache, being nomadic tribes, needed homes that were easy to move and construct with available natural materials. Hogans fit this description as they were made from mud, bark, and other natural materials. Longhouses were more typical of some Eastern - Woodlands tribes and not of Navajo and Apache. Adobe homes built into cliffs were more characteristic of settled tribes like the Hopi.
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hogans made from mud, bark, and other natural materials