How Did The Algonquin Live

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The Algonquin area of Ontario and Quebec have many natural water resources, such as the big St. Lawrence River, the Great Lakes, and the whole Atlantic coast. The Eastern Woodlands Hunters figured out how to use these rivers and lakes as an advantage and became good fishermen , because of the many waterways. Another way the Eastern Woodland area shaped the Algonquin and how they lived, were the forests. But more specifically, Birch trees. The Algonquin, and most tribes in the Eastern Woodland area used birch trees to make, canoes out of birch bark, Wigwams, Baskets, and much more. The Birch tree really does impact the way the Algonquin live. Lastly, the temperature of the region also impacted the way this tribe lives. The region was also

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