Any weapon used for defense or hunting is up graded through the use of technoiogy. It may start with a stick with a tip hardened up with fire. The atlatl is obviously a very upgaded stick. An upgrade provides advantages, usually an increase in range or force. Example, a stone is pretty effective when thrown but greatly enhanced with a sling. An atlatl grew from a stick to a club to a long stick to a sharpened stick to a throwing stick the end of the stick development was a spear or an ax. Then the stick was combined with a launching device and this was the final design technology. Nothing could go further with muscle power. This ehacment allowed an expanded kill radius and allowed for more darts to be released in harmony with others or in a series or both. Killing at a distance is still a great advantage todays military sniper is an extreme example. Stelth and distance is enhanced with range. The universal usage over great time periods proved the value of the atlatl
The atlatl, a spear-throwing device, significantly enhanced the hunting efficiency of early people in Louisiana by increasing the range and power of their projectile weapons. This allowed them to more effectively hunt large game, contributing to their food security and overall survival. The improved hunting capabilities likely supported larger communities and facilitated trade, as well as the development of more complex social structures. Consequently, the atlatl played a crucial role in the adaptation and cultural evolution of early Louisiana inhabitants.
the spear
The spear-throwing device used by early Indians is known as the "atlatl." This tool functions as a lever, allowing the user to throw a spear or dart with greater force and distance than by hand alone. The atlatl typically consists of a long, slender shaft with a hook or notch at one end to hold the projectile. It significantly enhanced hunting efficiency for early Indigenous peoples.
ten thousand years ago
Any weapon used for defense or hunting is up graded through the use of technoiogy. It may start with a stick with a tip hardened up with fire. The atlatl is obviously a very upgaded stick. An upgrade provides advantages, usually an increase in range or force. Example, a stone is pretty effective when thrown but greatly enhanced with a sling. An atlatl grew from a stick to a club to a long stick to a sharpened stick to a throwing stick the end of the stick development was a spear or an ax. Then the stick was combined with a launching device and this was the final design technology. Nothing could go further with muscle power. This ehacment allowed an expanded kill radius and allowed for more darts to be released in harmony with others or in a series or both. Killing at a distance is still a great advantage todays military sniper is an extreme example. Stelth and distance is enhanced with range. The universal usage over great time periods proved the value of the atlatl
The club, the stone knife, the tomahawk, the spear, and the atlatl (a forerunner of the bow).
it changed hunting
Early people wanted to become farmers because it was easier to plant surplus then hunting for days without luck. this was told to me by me Social Studies teacher Mr. H I'm not sure this if this is correct
Stamp collecting,hunting,taxidermy,inventing things to make life easier.
hunting for food
Early humans did this for spiritual reasons and also to tell future humans about there lives
well ... early paleolithic people met their needs with crops and hunting.