land bordering the eastern woodlands and western plains of north america
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Caddo Indians
Where did the Caddo Indians live?
Land bordering the eastern woodlands and western plains of North America
Disputes between these three countries centered in the land of the Caddo…
France and Spain Spain and United States
What river marked the traditional boundary of the Caddo?
Red River
What types of crops, animals, or resources did the Caddo Indians use?
Horses, bison, cattle, hogs, poultry, fish
What is a Treaty? Formal agreement between 2 or more
nations“ARTICLE 2.The said chiefs head men and warriors of the said nation do voluntarily relinquish their possession to the territory of land aforesaid and promise to remove at their own expense out of the boundaries of the United States and the territories belonging and appertaining thereto within the period of one year from and after the signing of this treaty and never more return to live settle or establish themselves as a nation tribe or community of people within the same.
Where is the present home of the Caddo people?
Reservation in Oklahoma
CHitimacha Indians
What does the name Chitimacha literally mean?
People altogether red
The Chitimacha (who should know something about this) say that their name is taken from their own language "Pantch Pinankanc" meaning "men altogether red."
Where did the Chitimacha live by 1650?
Villages along Bayou Teche, Grand Lake, Butte Rose, and the mouth of Bayou Plaquemine in South Louisiana
Previous sites
Current Location
What did the Chitimacha dedicate most of the efforts to doing?
Cultivating the soil, fishing, and the domestic arts
What did they display the greatest skill at?
The art of weaving baskets