History

7.2(A)

Four Native Cultures of Early Texas

Compare the cultures of American Indians in Texas prior to European colonization such as Gulf, Plains, Puebloan, and Southeastern.

Part of The student understands how individuals, events, and issues through the Mexican National Era shaped the history of Texas

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Comparing Native Cultures of Texas

Before Europeans arrived, four American Indian cultures lived in Texas: Gulf, Plains, Puebloan, and Southeastern. A culture is a group's shared way of life, including beliefs, food, shelter, language, and leadership. Each culture was shaped by the land where it lived, just as towns feel different today.