Chapter 3 Lesson 2Native Americans in Pennsylvania
Agriculture- the planting of seeds and growing crops.
Wampum
A string of small beads made from shells, to record decisions by members of the Iroquois League
LonghouseLong wooden building that was covered by bark or grass and
shared by several families
PalisadesFenced walls made of logs
TamanendOnce a famous leader of the Lenni Lenape
Native Americans Arrive!!!
Ice age endedGlaciers, wind, and water shaped the
Allegheny and Pocono Mountains. Rich, fertile valleys
Survival!
Resources were used to build shelters, for tool making and hunting and fishing
Nomadic lifestyle….moved around in search of food.
3,000 years ago Native Americans began to plant their own crops(agriculture)
Three Sisters – planting corn, beans squash in same hole
1600’s … PA Native American GroupsThere were two groups of Native Americans in
Pennsylvania
1. Algonquian- which included the Lenni Lenapi and Shawnee
2. Iroquois- which included the Susquehannock and Iroquois .
The groups shared similar language and way of life.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDHf1mHP2c4&list=PL1x86IFIADThNSawwEju8dnQBwazNEn6P&feature=player_detailpage
Native American Tribes
LENNI LENAPE
Facts:
Also known as the “Delaware”Lived along the banks of the Brandywine
and Delaware RiversLived in longhousesKnown for their fairnessForced off their land by other tribes.Part of the Algonquian group
Shawnee
Facts:
Called the Lenni Lenape their grandfathers
Lived in longhousesLived by the Susquehanna RiverCrops planted by womenMen hunted and fishedMade potteryPart of the Algonquian group
Iroquois
Facts:
Lived in longhousesTo end fighting among themselves they
formed Iroquois League of Five Nations to form rules for everyone to follow.
Became the most powerful group of Native Americans in North America
Our Constitution is based on their rules.Used wampum
Susquehannock Tribe
Facts:
• Lived in Longhouses•Built palisades for protection•Always at war…couldn’t stay together•Died out by 1763• An Iroquois group