history of caddo
History of the Caddo
The Caddo lived in the Coastal Plains. They were farmers that lived on the east side of Texas in the piney forest. They lived in the Coastal Plains. here is many springs, creeks, streams, some swamps, several large rivers, and several large and small rivers, therefore making it a good place for farming . Under the rivers, there is hardwood trees such as oak, pecan, walnut, and a tree called bois de arc. The bois de arc is an important tree to the Caddo. It has strong flexible wood that is perfect for making bows shooting arrows, since it was so flexible and strong wood. The bows were their favorite weapon used for hunting and war. The Caddo lived in sturdy, grass lodges with a wooden frame about 50 feet high in villages. Each lodge can hold up to 30 people!! They planted crops in the large, clearing of the forests. They raised corn, beans, and squash along with hunting deer, turkey, rabbits, squirrels, and other animals in the pine woods. The women would also gather wild plant food like acorns, blackberries, persimmons, roots, and other plants provided, but the main source of food was corn, beans, and squash. The Caddo used Caddo Indian men wore breechcloths, sometimes with leather leggings to protect their legs. Caddo women wore wraparound skirts and poncho tops made of woven deerskin. Both genders wore earrings and moccasins. Caddo men did not usually wear shirts, but in cold weather, both men and women wore buffalo robes. The Caddo didn't wear long headdresses. Caddo men usually cut their hair in the Mohawk style or shaved their heads. Sometimes warriors would make this hairstyle more impressive with a colorful porcupine roach. Caddo Indian women usually wore their long hair in a bun. For special occasions, Caddo women fastened their buns with beaded hair ornaments . The Caddo Nation has its own government, laws, police, and other services, just like a small country. However, the Caddos are also US citizens and must obey
The Caddo lived in the Coastal Plains. They were farmers that lived on the east side of Texas in the piney forest. They lived in the Coastal Plains. here is many springs, creeks, streams, some swamps, several large rivers, and several large and small rivers, therefore making it a good place for farming . Under the rivers, there is hardwood trees such as oak, pecan, walnut, and a tree called bois de arc. The bois de arc is an important tree to the Caddo. It has strong flexible wood that is perfect for making bows shooting arrows, since it was so flexible and strong wood. The bows were their favorite weapon used for hunting and war. The Caddo lived in sturdy, grass lodges with a wooden frame about 50 feet high in villages. Each lodge can hold up to 30 people!! They planted crops in the large, clearing of the forests. They raised corn, beans, and squash along with hunting deer, turkey, rabbits, squirrels, and other animals in the pine woods. The women would also gather wild plant food like acorns, blackberries, persimmons, roots, and other plants provided, but the main source of food was corn, beans, and squash. The Caddo used Caddo Indian men wore breechcloths, sometimes with leather leggings to protect their legs. Caddo women wore wraparound skirts and poncho tops made of woven deerskin. Both genders wore earrings and moccasins. Caddo men did not usually wear shirts, but in cold weather, both men and women wore buffalo robes. The Caddo didn't wear long headdresses. Caddo men usually cut their hair in the Mohawk style or shaved their heads. Sometimes warriors would make this hairstyle more impressive with a colorful porcupine roach. Caddo Indian women usually wore their long hair in a bun. For special occasions, Caddo women fastened their buns with beaded hair ornaments . The Caddo Nation has its own government, laws, police, and other services, just like a small country. However, the Caddos are also US citizens and must obey