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Indians and Language Groups - VS.2d • American Indians (First Americans) were the first people who lived in Virginia. They lived in all areas of the state. There were three major language groups in Virginia. Why are First Americans called Indians • Christopher Columbus called the people he found in the lands he discovered “Indians” because he thought he was in the Indies (near China). What evidence is there that American Indians (First Americans) lived in all areas of the state • Artifacts such as arrowheads, pottery, and other tools that have been found tell a lot about the people who lived in Virginia What were the three major language groups found in Virginia, and where was each located Three major language groups • Algonquian was spoken primarily in the Tidewater region; the Powhatans were members of group. • Siouan was spoken primarily in the Piedmont region. • Iroquoian was spoken in Southwestern Virginia and in Southern Virginia near what is today North Carolina; the Cherokee were a part of this group. this
VS.2e Indians Adapt to Virginia Land and Climate What are some characteristics of Virginia’s climate Climate in Virginia • The climate in Virginia is relatively mild with distinct seasons—spring, summer, fall, and winter—resulting in a variety of vegetation. • Forests, which have a variety of trees, cover most of the land. Virginia’s Indians are referred to as Eastern Woodland Indians. What are some ways Virginia’s American Indians adapted to the climate and interacted with their environment to meet their basic needs Adaptation to environment The kinds of food they ate, the clothing they wore, and the shelters they had depended upon the seasons. • Foods changed with the seasons. In winter, they hunted birds and animals. In spring, they fished and picked berries. In summer, they grew crops (beans, corn, squash). In fall, they harvested crops. • Animal skins (deerskin) were used for clothing. • Shelter was made from materials around them. VS.3a Jamestown- Reasons for Colonization The student will demonstrate knowledge of the first permanent English settlement in America by a) explaining the reasons for English colonization. What were the reasons for English colonization in America Reasons for English colonization in America • Some European countries, including England, were in competition to increase their wealth and power by expanding their empires to America. • England wanted to establish an American colony to increase her wealth and power. • England hoped to find silver and gold in America. • An American settlement would furnish raw materials that could not be grown or obtained in England, while opening new markets for trade.
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