These tribes did not settle permanently in one location but moved regularly following game animals (hunting) and seasonal growths of plants (gathering). This lifestyle was common among many early human societies across North America before agriculture developed.
Paleolithic Era: The historical period characterized by the development of primitive stone tools and hunting and gathering societies.
Great Plains Tribes: These tribes, such as the Sioux or Cheyenne, were often nomadic hunters following buffalo herds.
Nez Perce Tribe: A tribe known for their seasonal movements across parts of Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.
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