answersLogoWhite

0

You are thinking of the unique sewn plank boats (tomol) made by the Coast Chumash of the area that became California. Splitting planks efficiently is a skill that only seems to have been used by tribes along the west coast of North America and never spread into any other region. Most of the west coast tribes only used their planks for housing.

The eastern woodlands tribes also had an effective way of building canoes using a flexible framework covered with sheets of bark, with all seams and joins sealed with tree sap. The availability of the correct species of birch in vast quantities for this technique dictated its use; the planed redwood timber used by the Chumash simply wasn't available in the east.

This is an excellent example of different Natural Resources being used by different native cultures in different areas to resolve the same problem - in this case how to travel efficiently by water.

User Avatar

Wiki User

12y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

Did Eastern Woodlands Indians build pueblos?

No, Courtney Simon did.


How did the eastern woodlands Indians adapt to their environment?

The Eastern Woodlands Native Americans tried their best to survive using the natural resources available.


What native Americans would most likely build a canoe out of wood and the bark of trees?

Bark canoes were traditionally built by many eastern woodlands people. The Iroquois used elm bark since this was widely available in their area, but the Ojibwe, Algonquin, Mi'kmaq, Cree, Malecite and Naskapi generally used birch bark. Each tribe built the prow and stern of their canoes in a distinctive shape, so it is possible to recognise the tribe by the shape of the ends of their canoes.


What natural resources did the eastern woodlands use to build their homes?

The eastern woodlands Native Americans primarily used wood from trees such as cedar, hickory, oak, and cypress to build their homes. They also utilized other natural resources like bark, reeds, grasses, and animal hides for roofing and insulation.


What native American most likely build a canoe out of bark trees and wood?

Bark canoes were traditionally built by many eastern woodlands people. The Iroquois used elm bark since this was widely available in their area, but the Ojibwe, Algonquin, Mi'kmaq, Cree, Malecite and Naskapi generally used birch bark. Each tribe built the prow and stern of their canoes in a distinctive shape, so it is possible to recognise the tribe by the shape of the ends of their canoes.


How did the tribes of the eastern woodlands use natural resource to support themselves?

The tribes of the eastern woodlands utilized natural resources such as forests for hunting, gathering, and building shelters. They also relied on rivers and lakes for fishing and transportation. Additionally, they practiced agriculture by cultivating crops such as corn, beans, and squash in the fertile soil of the region. Overall, the tribes of the eastern woodlands had a sustainable lifestyle that revolved around their close relationship with the natural environment.


Did the chumash build la purisima?

Yes, the Chumash Indians built La Purisima Concepcion.


Why did they build canoes?

to get across water (lol)


How do you build canoes today?

Canoes are built in many different ways and with many different Materials today Canoes building List 1. Traditional Wood Built Canoes 2. Fibre Glass canoes 3. Plastic canoes (roto molded canoes) 4. Kevlar canoes 5. Aluminum Canoes


How did Eastern Woodlands build homes?

Longhouse's and because i answered this question it makes me really really KOOL BEANZ! But......... not really. :p


What do the mi'kmaq use to build the canoes?

birch wood


What is one advantage of living in the Eastern Woodlands?

Its a really resourceful place to live. The forest provided food, shelter things to build and craft with and clean waterhope this helps