Objective

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Objective

• Analyze and compare the cultures of Native
  Americans in Texas prior to European colonization.

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Native American Groups in Texas
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Apache, Comanche, Kiowa
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Native Texans of the Great Plains Region

• Apache, Comanche, Kiowa
• Hunted buffalo and became skilled hunters when
  introduced to the horse.
• Relied on buffalo to provide them with all their
  living essentials- food, shelter, clothing,
  tools, weapons

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Comanche

• Buffalo constantly moved so they needed a home
  that was easy to take apart and carry on long
  journeys. This led to the creation of the
  teepee. The Comanche were also excellent
  warriors on horseback.

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Buffalo and TepeeGreat Plains IndiansApache,
Comanche, Kiowa
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Native Texans of the Mountains and Basins Region

• Jumanos and Tiguas
• Lived in adobe houses and farmed.
• Adobe- brick or other building material made of
  sun-dried mud and straw
• Made pottery and grew crops

Jumanos Indian
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Tiguas
Yselta del Sur
Little Island of the south
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Adobe Homes
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Native Texans of the Central Plains

• Wichita
• Primarily farmers
• Made clay pots, jars, and leather bags.
• Built grass houses that held 8-10 people.

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Wichita Grass House
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Coastal Plains Indians
Coahuiltecans, Karankawas, Caddoes, Atakapans,
Cherokee, Alabama-Coushatta
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Native Texans of the Coastal Plains/Gulf Coast

• Nomads- one who moves from place to place with no
  permanent home searching for food
• Hunted small game, gathered berries

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Caddo Indians

• Built burial mounds and huge temples

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The Karankawas

• They lived between Corpus Christi and Galveston

Karankawa Canoe