Paleo Indians

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Who are the oldest Indian tribe to America?

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The Paleo Indians

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When did the Paleo Indians come to America?

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Between 10,000 and 40,000 years ago

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What is known about the artifacts of the Paleo Indians?

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There are very few artifacts to tell archeologists about their lives.

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What lifestyle did the Paleo tribe have?

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They were hunter-gatherers.

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How did the Paleo Indians travel?

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In small groups or tribes, carrying their belongings on their backs.

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What tools did the Paleo Indians use for hunting?

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They used spears to hunt large animals and possibly trapped smaller animals.

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What animals did the Paleo Indians primarily hunt?

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Mammoths, mastodons, and other large Ice Age animals.

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How did the Paleo Indians adapt to changing environments?

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They moved to new areas and changed their hunting and gathering strategies as the climate and animal populations changed.

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What materials did Paleo Indians use to make their tools?

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Stone, bone, and wood.