MS.RI.9 Amer. Indian & Early Euro. Foods

What did European settlers forage for?

What were the primary food sources for Plains Indians?

What was a staple in the early European settlers' diet?

• Wheat
• Rice
• Maize
• Potatoes

Which American Indian tribe cultivated maize, beans, and squash?

• Navajo
• Makah
• Cheyenne
• Pueblo

How did European settlers incorporate corn into their diet?

What was the role of fishing in the diet of European settlers?

How did American Indian tribes adapt their diets to their environments?

What challenges did European settlers face when they arrived in the New World?

What type of livestock did the early European settlers bring?

• Turkeys, llamas, and donkeys
• Cows, pigs, and chickens
• Horses, rabbits, and geese
• Sheep, goats, and ducks

How did early European settlers adapt their diets?

• By hunting bison
• By cultivating maize, beans, and squash
• By foraging for berries, nuts, and roots
• By bringing livestock from Europe