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Native Americans of New York State

Discover the fascinating history and culture of the Iroquois and Algonquians, two Native American groups in New York State. Learn about their unique lifestyles, traditions, and the important artifacts they left behind. Explore topics such as the Iroquois League of Nations, wigwams, clan living, and more.

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Native Americans of New York State

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  1. Native Americans of New York State Mrs. Martin Grade 4

  2. Vocabulary • Iroquois Algonquians • Haudenosaunee wigwam • League of Nations hunter-gatherers • Sachems nomads • Wampum artifacts • Clan archaeologist • Longhouse natural resource

  3. artifacts Objects used by people long ago.

  4. archeologists • A scientist who learns about the past by studying artifacts

  5. Natural resource • Something we use that comes from nature. • NOT MAN MADE Wood (trees) stones water

  6. nomads • People who move with their food source. • THEY DO NOT LIVE PERMNATELY IN ONE PLACE.

  7. hunters-gatherers People who hunt for animals or gather plants for food

  8. Iroquois • One of New York’s Native American groups. • Made up of five nations:

  9. Iroquois League of Nations • A group of five native american nations who joined together in order to bring peace to their people.

  10. sachems • Fifty leaders chosen from the five nations to form the Grand Council • The Grand Council met near the center of the Iroquois lands. They discussed important issues such as peace, trade, and how to use the land.

  11. wampum • Beads made by seashells • Belts of wampum were used as gifts and to send messages

  12. clan • Lived together in a longhouse – they were family – they had a common ancestor

  13. Longhouse • Home that Iroquois lived in with their entire clan

  14. Algonquians • Native American group of New York.

  15. wigwam • Small dome shaped home of the Algonquian people

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