Give an example of how a group of early Americans adapted to their environment, and one example of how a group changed their environment to fit their needs with farming and trenches.
One example of early Americans adapting to their environment is the Native American tribes of the Great Plains who relied on buffalo for their survival. They used every part of the buffalo for food, clothing, tools, and shelter, showing how they adapted to the harsh conditions of the plains and made the most of their natural resources.
On the other hand, the ancient Anasazi people of the southwestern United States changed their environment to fit their needs with farming and trenches. They created elaborate irrigation systems to channel water from nearby rivers to their crops, allowing them to grow corn, beans, and squash in the arid desert landscape. They also built underground trench systems called "kivas" for storing water and protecting their crops from drought. These innovations allowed the Anasazi to thrive in a challenging environment and sustain large populations in the region.