Seminole Indians are a North American Indian tribe that is located in the Southeastern United States. Most of the Seminoles are in the state of Florida. There are also some in the state of Oklahoma. The word “Seminole” is a Spanish word meaning “wild men” or “runaway”. The Seminole Indians are part of the Creek tribe.
The Seminoles lived in a house called a Chickee. They built these simple shelters of thatched roofs supported by poles. The Chickee was fast and easy to build. This was important while the Seminole were on the run. A typical Chickee with a
thatched roof and poles
The way of life for the Seminole was hunting, fishing, gathering and farming. The Seminoles were
hunters who used bows and muskets to hunt deer, turkey, and other game. They also fished and collected shellfish. They gathered fruits, nuts and berries. They grew corn, sugar cane, guava and bananas. They also later raised horses and cattle.
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