Reasons Why Caddos Stayed In Texas

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Why the Caddos Stayed in Texas The Native Americans were already settled in Texas before the early 1800s. They had very little interest from losing everything they have claimed and found before so that's why they stayed. They also didn’t want to risk their lives attempting to make another long journey away from where they were. Shelter-The Caddos lived in domed shaped grass huts.They were big enough to fit up to 30 people. Food-The Caddos were both hunters and farmers.They farmed corn, beans, and squash.They hunted for Deer, Rabbits, and Turkeys. Clothing-They wore Embroidered Moccasins, Traditional clothing, and deerskin. Customs-They carved wood and made pottery. Music-They created their own music and dance that they would do as a tribe for fun. Reasons the African Americans Colonized Texas One of the reasons the …show more content…

Customs-They weren’t aloud to do anything but work work work and barely eat and sleep. Occupation-They were mostly slaves and if they did get to live freely they were treated unfairly. They wanted to have slaves and be free with their decisions and not have to have certain rules. They wanted to seek adventure and also there was really cheap land in texas (you could buy 5 acres for the price of 1 acre anywhere else). 5 Elements of Culture Shelter-missions or homes inside of the missions. Food-wheat or grain because they farmed inside the missions. Occupations-They were farmers to help grow the food they could also work in the presidio the schools or the bastion etc. Dress- They dressed in animal clothings from animals they hunted.Women wore laundress which is that traditional clothing you see them wear Music-They have a very diverse sense of music.They made some originals but they still love the spanish music from spain and some traditional

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