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Native Americans

Native Americans

Who were the first people to live in South Carolina?

Who were the first people to live in South Carolina?

Native Americans

Native Americans

Three Principle Native American Tribes of South Carolina Cherokee Catawba Yemassee

Three Principle Native American Tribes of South Carolina Cherokee Catawba Yemassee

The Cherokee

The Cherokee

Cherokee Native Americans The Cherokee lived in the upper region of South Carolina. These

Cherokee Native Americans The Cherokee lived in the upper region of South Carolina. These regions are known as the Blue Ridge and Piedmont regions.

Blue Ridge Region

Blue Ridge Region

Piedmont Region

Piedmont Region

Written Cherokee Language Sequoyah

Written Cherokee Language Sequoyah

How did the Cherokee live?

How did the Cherokee live?

The Cherokee built villages along the rivers. There were 30 -60 homes in each

The Cherokee built villages along the rivers. There were 30 -60 homes in each village. There were 400 -500 members of each village. The villages were surrounded by a wall.

Cherokee Village (Palisade)

Cherokee Village (Palisade)

What were their houses like?

What were their houses like?

The walls of the houses were built by weaving small trees between large posts

The walls of the houses were built by weaving small trees between large posts and covered with mud. The roofs were made of small trees covered with shingles made of bark.

In the summer the Cherokee lived in longhouses.

In the summer the Cherokee lived in longhouses.

In the winter the Cherokee lived in daub and wattle houses. daub= clay and

In the winter the Cherokee lived in daub and wattle houses. daub= clay and grass mix wattle= bark and branches

How did the Cherokee meet their daily needs in the Blue Ridge and Piedmont

How did the Cherokee meet their daily needs in the Blue Ridge and Piedmont region? What did the Cherokee eat?

Used Rivers

Used Rivers

Fishing

Fishing

Bathing

Bathing

Trading (bartering)

Trading (bartering)

Transportation. Dugout Canoes

Transportation. Dugout Canoes

In the Cherokee tribe, men and women had different jobs that helped them meet

In the Cherokee tribe, men and women had different jobs that helped them meet their daily needs.

The men collected food by fishing and hunting for deer, bears, and turkeys.

The men collected food by fishing and hunting for deer, bears, and turkeys.

The women cooked, farmed and gathered. They grew melon, squash, beans, and corn. Corn,

The women cooked, farmed and gathered. They grew melon, squash, beans, and corn. Corn, or maize

What was the Cherokee government like?

What was the Cherokee government like?

Each village had its own council, who made laws for that village. The councils

Each village had its own council, who made laws for that village. The councils met in a council house. Every adult in the village could come to the council with their ideas.

Council House- Government The women decided if the Cherokee went to war.

Council House- Government The women decided if the Cherokee went to war.

What else is interesting about the Cherokee?

What else is interesting about the Cherokee?

The Cherokee primary god was called Yo wah.

The Cherokee primary god was called Yo wah.

They held large festivals each season.

They held large festivals each season.

Men and woman both wore clothing made of deerskin.

Men and woman both wore clothing made of deerskin.

Review Time!

Review Time!

Main Idea: Cherokee In which regions did the Cherokee live? What types of houses

Main Idea: Cherokee In which regions did the Cherokee live? What types of houses did the Cherokee live in? Name one job for the Cherokee men. Name one job for the Cherokee women. Who were the Cherokee leaders?

The Catawba

The Catawba

Catawba Native Americans The Catawba lived just below the Blue Ridge region. This region

Catawba Native Americans The Catawba lived just below the Blue Ridge region. This region is known as the Piedmont region.

Piedmont Region

Piedmont Region

How did the Catawba meet their daily needs in the Piedmont region?

How did the Catawba meet their daily needs in the Piedmont region?

Just like the Cherokee, the Catawba used rivers for many different purposes.

Just like the Cherokee, the Catawba used rivers for many different purposes.

Catawba means “River People”.

Catawba means “River People”.

In the Catawba tribe, men and women had different jobs that helped them meet

In the Catawba tribe, men and women had different jobs that helped them meet their daily needs.

The men hunted deer and other small animals.

The men hunted deer and other small animals.

The women cooked, farmed and gathered Maize, beans, and squash

The women cooked, farmed and gathered Maize, beans, and squash

The Catawba lived in wigwams.

The Catawba lived in wigwams.

Council House- Government The Catawba were more peaceful than many other tribes.

Council House- Government The Catawba were more peaceful than many other tribes.

The Catawba were known for making pottery.

The Catawba were known for making pottery.

Hagler- A Catawba Leader

Hagler- A Catawba Leader

Graphic Organizer Time!

Graphic Organizer Time!

Answer three of these questions on your main idea graphic organizer. Main Idea: Catawba

Answer three of these questions on your main idea graphic organizer. Main Idea: Catawba In which region did the Catawba live? What does Catawba mean? Name one use for the rivers. Name one job for the Catawba men. Name one job for the Catawba women. What were the Catawba known for making? Who was the leader of the Catawba?

The Yemassee

The Yemassee

Yemassee Native Americans The Yemassee lived in the lower region of South Carolina near

Yemassee Native Americans The Yemassee lived in the lower region of South Carolina near Georgia. This region is known as the Coastal Zone.

Coastal Zone

Coastal Zone

How did the Yemassee meet their daily needs in the Coastal Zone?

How did the Yemassee meet their daily needs in the Coastal Zone?

The men fished and hunted.

The men fished and hunted.

Fish Clams Oysters

Fish Clams Oysters

Midden Mounds- Trash Piles

Midden Mounds- Trash Piles

Midden mounds contain broken pieces of pottery and shells. These items give us clues

Midden mounds contain broken pieces of pottery and shells. These items give us clues to how the Yemassee lived.

The women cooked, farmed, and gathered.

The women cooked, farmed, and gathered.

In the summer the Yemassee lived in wigwams. The wigwams are covered in palmetto

In the summer the Yemassee lived in wigwams. The wigwams are covered in palmetto leaves.

During the winter the Yemassee lived in wattle and daub houses.

During the winter the Yemassee lived in wattle and daub houses.

Council House- Government Men and women made decisions in the council house.

Council House- Government Men and women made decisions in the council house.

Graphic Organizer Time!

Graphic Organizer Time!

Answer three of these questions on your main idea graphic organizer. Main Idea: Yemassee

Answer three of these questions on your main idea graphic organizer. Main Idea: Yemassee In which region did the Yemassee live? Name one use for the coast. Name one job for the Yemassee men. Name one job for the Yemassee women. What special land feature was left by the Yemassee?