History of North America

What are three ways Native Americans a different culture areas met their needs for food clothing and shelter?

Three ways Native Americans in different culture areas met their needs for food, clothing, and shelter are:

1. Arctic:

* Food: Hunting large mammals like caribou, seals, and whales; fishing; gathering berries and other plants.

* Clothing: Multi-layered fur clothing, including parkas, pants, and boots; animal skins used as blankets.

* Shelter: Igloos (constructed from blocks of ice or hard-packed snow), tents covered with animal skins.

2. Northwest Coast:

* Food: Fishing for salmon, halibut, and other fish; hunting deer, elk, and other game; gathering berries, roots, and nuts.

* Clothing: Cedar bark clothing, including cloaks, skirts, and hats; robes made from animal furs.

* Shelter: Large wooden longhouses, often decorated with intricate carvings.

3. Southwest:

* Food: Farming corn, beans, and squash; hunting deer, rabbits, and other game; gathering nuts, fruits, and wild plants.

* Clothing: Cotton garments, including shirts, skirts, and dresses; woven blankets; animal skin clothing for warmth.

* Shelter: Adobe houses made of sun-dried mud bricks; cliff dwellings built into the sides of canyons; temporary brush shelters.