ANTH 310 Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Saint Lawrence Lowlands, Northeastern United States, Iroquois
17 May 2020
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Two basic cultural types existed on the plains: the equestrian. Bison (buffalo) was an important food source to all groups. The horse was fundamental to a dependence on bison. Social organization was either the generational (equestrian. Dwellings reflected the contrast between mobility (equestrian. The sun dance was a dominant religious institution. Iroquois confederacy: the whole idea of our democracy was based in part on this. Mohawk, oneida, onondaga, cayuga, seneca (and tuscarora after 1712) Comprises the northeastern united states and southeastern. Three principal language families: algonquian, northern iroquoian, and. Algonquian speakers lived along the atlantic coast and in the great lakes region. In 1845, boy chief traveled to paris with 11 ojibwe, who had their portraits painted and danced for king louis philippe. Sha-co-pay, the six chief of the plains ojibwa. Three major zones: the coastal region, the saint lawrence. Thick forests, many rivers and streams, and numerous lakes. Temperate climate with ample rainfall, but considerable snowfall during winter.
