Southeastern Native American cultures

Southeastern Native American cultures, including tribes like the Cherokee, Chickasaw, Creek, and Seminole, thrived in the southeastern U.S. prior to European contact. They practiced agriculture, cultivating crops such as maize, beans, and squash, and developed complex societal structures, craftsmanship, and spiritual beliefs. They built sophisticated towns with plazas and earthen mounds for ceremonies and burials. These cultures adapted over centuries, maintaining rich traditions despite European colonization. Today, their descendants preserve their heritage through language, ceremonies, and cultural revitalization efforts, contributing significantly to the history and diversity of North America.