Life In The Apache Tribe

The Apache tribe lived in the American southwest desert regions, which included Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. Living on the plateaus, the food was alright even though they lived in desert type climates. There was little rain and cacti that covered the rocky, dry terrain. The hunting wasn't always great. Rabbits and smaller mammals were hunted, but didn't feed mouths well. 1601 was when the Apache first were spotted and given that name. On the southern plains they were given the name querecho. But they never stayed in the same spot for long. They were always on the move. They grew foods such as watermelon, corn, and beans. Their diets consisted of mostly grains and plant foods.

Men were in charge of hunting, gathering food, and defending