Comparing The Navajo And Apache Tribes

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The Navajo and Apache Tribes are descendants from other Native Peoples from Northern Canada. Both Tribes have their own unique history which can be used still to this day especially because both the Navajo, and Apache arrived in what is known today as the Great Plains prior to Spain and Europe settlements.

Navajo, meaning "the people," used their horses to attack the Europeans. Out of the Navajo, and Apache tribes, the Navajo would win the "most settled" award as they made dwelling and shelter in what is known as a Hogan. These homes are perfect for their location because they are somewhat insulated to keep warm in the winter and cool in the summer. The Navajo people additionally used their weaving skills to create baskets, and blankets

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