Native Americans
Who were the
first people to
live in South
Carolina?
Native Americans
Cherokee
Catawba
Yemassee
 The
Cherokee lived in the upper region
of South Carolina. These regions are
known as the Blue Ridge
and Piedmont regions.
Blue Ridge Region
Piedmont Region
Sequoyah
How did the
Cherokee live?
The Cherokee built villages
along the rivers.
There were 30-60 homes in
each village.
There were 400-500
members of each village.
The villages were
surrounded by a wall.
What were
their houses
like?
The walls of the houses were
built by weaving small trees
between large posts and
covered with mud.
The roofs were made of small
trees covered with shingles
made of bark.
the Cherokee lived in longhouses.
daub= clay and grass mix
wattle= bark and branches
Fishing
Bathing
Trading
(bartering)
TransportationDugout Canoes
In the Cherokee tribe,
men and women had
different jobs that
helped them meet
their daily needs.
Corn,
or maize
What was the
Cherokee
government like?
Each village had its own council,
who made laws for that village.
The councils met in a council house.
Every adult in the village could
come to the council with their
ideas.
The women decided if the Cherokee went to war.
What else is
interesting about
the Cherokee?
The Cherokee primary god was
called Yo wah.
They held large festivals each season.
Men and
woman
both wore
clothing
made of
deerskin.
Review
Time!
Main Idea: Cherokee
 In
which regions did the Cherokee live?
 What types of houses did the Cherokee
live in?
 Name one job for the Cherokee men.
 Name one job for the Cherokee women.
 Who were the Cherokee leaders?
 The
Catawba lived just below the Blue
Ridge region. This region is known as the
Piedmont region.
Piedmont Region
How did the Catawba
meet their daily needs
in the
Piedmont region?
Catawba means “River People”.
In the Catawba tribe,
men and women had
different jobs that
helped them meet
their daily needs.
Maize, beans, and squash
The Catawba were more peaceful than many other tribes.
Graphic Organizer
Time!
Main Idea: Catawba
 In
which region did the Catawba live?
 What does Catawba mean?
 Name one use for the rivers.
 Name one job for the Catawba men.
 Name one job for the Catawba women.
 What were the Catawba known for
making?
 Who was the leader of the Catawba?
 The Yemassee
lived in the lower region of
South Carolina near Georgia. This region
is known as the Coastal Zone.
Coastal Zone
How did the
Yemassee
meet their daily needs
in the Coastal Zone?
The men fished and hunted.
Fish
Clams
Oysters
Midden
mounds contain
broken pieces
of pottery and
shells.
These items
give us clues to
how the
Yemassee lived.
The wigwams are covered in palmetto leaves.
the Yemassee lived in wattle and daub houses.
Men and women made decisions in the council house.
Graphic Organizer
Time!
Main Idea: Yemassee
 In
which region did the Yemassee live?
 Name one use for the coast.
 Name one job for the Yemassee men.
 Name one job for the Yemassee women.
 What special land feature was left by the
Yemassee?