Eastern Woodlands cultures refer to the indigenous societies that inhabited the eastern part of North America, including present-day areas such as the Great Lakes region, Mississippi River Valley, and the Atlantic coastal plain. These cultures were characterized by their reliance on agriculture, hunting, and gathering.
Related terms
Great Lakes tribes: Indigenous tribes living in the Great Lakes region who were part of the Eastern Woodlands cultures. They relied on fishing and farming for sustenance.
Mississippian culture: A complex society that developed in the Mississippi River Valley during pre-Columbian times. They built large earthwork mounds and had a hierarchical social structure.
Algonquian-speaking tribes: A group of Native American tribes that spoke Algonquian languages and were part of the Eastern Woodlands cultures. They inhabited areas along the Atlantic coast.