Introduction
Long ago, North America was very different from the way that we view it today. The first people arrived in North America from Asia by crossing a land bridge that temporarily connected the continents. Since they were the first people to live in North America, they are known as Native Americans. Over time, many different cultures if Native Americans developed. Culture refers to the people's way of life. Each culture was affected by the natural resources that were available to them. Natural resources were used as tools for survival providing such necessities as food, clothing, and shelter.
This webquest will focus on the following specific Native American cultures: Southwest, Pacific Northwest, Great Plains, and Eastern Woodland.