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The Indians of the southwest are famous for their beautiful traditional baskets. These baskets are colorful and have beautiful patterns. The indigenous people of this region have been using the same basic method of basket making for thousands of years. Baskets dating back to 6,000 B.C. have been found in this region.

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Southwest Native Americans lived in Adobe homes. These houses had many levels in them and were made from clay and straw bricks. They were cemented together with adobe. Adobe homes housed one family, but the homes were connected together so many families lived next door to each other. These homes were good in warm dry climates for tribes that did not move around to hunt and gather.

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When the weather was cold, they wore clothing made from deerskin, sheepskin, and wool. These clothes were very colorful. They loved silver jewelry, decorated with turquoise, and wore a great deal of it. When the weather was hot, they wore very little clothing.

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The Southwest is a dry, desert region. Since there was not a lot of rainfall, water was scarce and used carefully.

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The Southwest Region is made up of California, Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, Utah, and Texas.

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Learning Target: 1. I can explain and give examples of how Native Americans adapted to the physical environment to meet their needs.
2. I can identify the impact of Native American cultures on the United States.