History of North America

What did the Native American live in?

Teepees: Teepees were conical tents made from animal skins or bark. They were used by many Native American tribes in the Great Plains region.

Wickeups: Wickiups were dome-shaped houses made from branches and covered with mud or grass. They were used by Native American tribes in the Southwest.

Longhouses: Longhouses were large, rectangular houses made from wood and bark. They were used by Native American tribes in the Northeast and Southeast.

Pueblos: Pueblos were multi-story apartment buildings made from adobe bricks or stone. They were used by Native American tribes in the Southwest.

Cliff dwellings: Cliff dwellings were homes built into the sides of cliffs. They were used by Native American tribes in the Southwest.

Igloos: Igloos were dome-shaped houses made from blocks of ice or snow. They were used by Native American tribes in the Arctic.