Pequot Tribe Research Paper

Every Indian tribe is different, some may be similar but no two tribes are exactly the same. The Pequot tribe, known for their trade in beadwork and basketry, is located in what is now known as Connecticut, near rivers. The men hunt their own food, which are wild animals, such as deer, while the women in the tribe stick to planting crops. Unfortunately the Pequots were blamed for the death of someone whom they never killed. After the war that ended in 1638 there was a treaty signed in which it was illegal to use the word “pequot” (Lassieur, 5). The tale of the Pequots and how they became one of the most successful tribes requires a journey into their history and culture. The location of the Pequots, as they migrated, affected their lifestyle. The Pequots migrated to Connecticut around 1500, dominated Connecticut before 1637 with a population of 3000 Pequots (Pequot). “Pequot” means the people of the shallow waters. Pequots were known for living in wigwams close by rivers since they ate fish and other …show more content…
Few facts are known about the Pequot religion. After the war worshipping came to an end. Killing without a reason was wrong and many people who wanted to hunt had to perform a ritual in which they praised the animal and thanked the animal for the sacrifice (17). Although the religion is too complicated to learn about today most Pequots are involved with Christianity. Pequots were hardworking and creative. They traveled by boat and canoe before the transportation of cars. They were able to brainstorm and used common sense to carve and hollow large trees into the shape of canoes, which they also used to hunt for their seafood. They used dogs as pack animals, since back then there were no horses until they were brought over by travelers. In the cold winters, when snow hit hard it became more difficult to travel. This is when sleds and snowshoes came in handy to help the Pequots travel for food and