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Pre-colonial America

Pre-colonial America. American Indian Cultures. Indian Culture and Politics. Indian Culture Maternal lineage Belief in a supreme being Language barriers. Political Organization Band (30-40 members) Tribe (50-80 members) Chiefdom (100-1500 members)

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Pre-colonial America

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  1. Pre-colonial America American Indian Cultures

  2. Indian Culture and Politics • Indian Culture • Maternal lineage • Belief in a supreme being • Language barriers • Political Organization • Band (30-40 members) • Tribe (50-80 members) • Chiefdom (100-1500 members) • Confederacy consisted of 2 or more chiefdoms linked by treaty.

  3. Major Tribes by Region • Pueblos- Southwest • Contacted by the Spanish • Built their home in cliffs • Doors to enter the home were on the roof

  4. Southern Indian Tribes • Cherokee • Located in north-east Al., Tn., & Ga. • Warlike people • Choctaw • Located in Al. & Ms. Around the modern city of Mobile • Chickasaw • Located in north-west Al., Ms., Tn., & Ky. • Bitter enemies of the Choctaw • Creeks • Located in Al. & Ga. • Established towns along creekbanks • Intermarriage with English and French

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