Discuss the features of the lifestyle of the native peoples of North America.

The features of the lifestyle of the native peoples of North America were as follows:

• Living of the people: In North America, the people lived in bands, in villages along the bank of the river valley.
• Diet: The people used to grow crops such as maize and different types of vegetation. They also ate fish and meat and went on hunting at far off places in search of wild buffaloes called bison.
• Economy: The people believed in subsistence economy. They used to grow as much crops as required to fulfil their basic needs.
• Land as a resource: They claimed their rights over the ownership of the land and were satisfied with the food and shelter available. There was no conflict with them for securing their rights over the ownership of land.
• Exchange of gifts: The natives of America used to live a life based on the principle of togetherness and mutual friendship. They did not indulge themselves into sale or purchase of goods. Thus, they used to exchange gifts amongst them.
• Language: The natives used to speak a number of languages. But names of these were not written down.
• Clothes: The natives of North America were skilled craftsmen and knew the art of weaving best quality of clothes.