The Erie Tribe
The Erie tribe inhabited most of what is now northern Ohio, parts of northwestern Pennsylvania, and western New York. They were known as the neutral nation since they were always independent and peaceful to enemies in the East and West. The erie spoke a language called "Iroquian" Little to no knowledge is known about them because they had barely any contact with the french. They showed some Southeastern cultural traits, such as the use of poisoned arrows and the building of palisaded villages.
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Plants
Their main crops were corn, beans, and squash which they used to eat. Plant foods were grown in the warmer months, while meat and fish were hunted to supplement their diets in the winter. The crops that were grown in the warmer weather were stored for the future winter months. They would use the bark from trees to build palisades or stockades.
Citations:
Britannica, The Editors of Encyclopaedia. “Erie.” Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 21 Dec. 2011, www.britannica.com/topic/Erie-people.
“The Awa: Colombia's Tribal People.” BBC News, BBC, 27 Aug. 2009, news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8224593.stm.
“The Awa: Colombia's Tribal People.” BBC News, BBC, 27 Aug. 2009, news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8224593.stm.