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The only reason they used wigwams was because they were alot stronger and more secure than a tipi.
They are actually the same thing. Our word "wigwam" comes from the Mi'kmaq "wikuom", a dwelling.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 10y agoWigwams are seasonal strutures that were built principally by the tribes of the American north east. Their conical structure make them strong and weatherproof. They can be warm even in snow. They can be constructed quickly (though not as quickly as a tipi) and when the tribe wants to move they can be taken apart and used as fuel.
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uluru
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