Woodland Indians
The Woodland Indians lived from 1000 BCE- 1000 AD. They mostly lived in the woods, hence the name Woodland. During this time period, many of the larger animals had become extinct on Earth. The Woodland Indians hunted smaller animals like deer and rabbits with their newest creation, the bow and arrow. This weapon was used to help make hunting easier when trying to catch faster animals. They lived in sturdy houses, and occasionally moved locations. The Woodland Indians were still hunters and gatherers at this time. A main part of the Woodland culture was that all women were related to each other, and children belonged to the mother, not the father. This time period marked the end of most hunting by Native Americans.