Native Americans have significantly influenced modern US culture, particularly in language, art, food, and government. They introduced many words to the English language, especially names for places and plants/animals. Native art forms like wool rugs, jewelry, and crafts also shaped American art. Agriculture was transformed by Native farming techniques and food crops. Finally, the US system of government was inspired by the Iroquois Confederacy. In conclusion, the document argues that Native American contributions have had a profound and lasting impact on key aspects of American culture.

1. Introduction
General Statements
Historical information about the first
encounters between Europeans and
Native Americans.
Thesis
“As a result, Native Americans have
made many valuable contributions
to modern US culture, particularly in
the areas of language, art, food, and
government.”

2. Body Paragraph 1
Topic Sentence
“First of all, Native Americans left a
permanent mark on the English
language.”
Support Words for places
Support Words for plants and animals

3. Body Paragraph 2
Topic Sentence
“Although the vocabulary of English
is the area that shows the most
Native American influence, it is not
the only area of US culture that has
been shaped by contact with Native
Americans. Art is another area of
important Native American
contributions.”
Support Wool rugs
Support Jewelry
Support Native crafts

4. Body Paragraph 3
Topic Sentence
“In addition to language and art,
agriculture is another area in which
Native Americans had a great and
lasting influence on the peoples who
arrived here from Europe, Africa,
and Asia.”
Support Farming techniques
Support Types of food

5. Body Paragraph 4
Topic Sentence
“Finally, it may surprise some people
to learn that citizens of the United
States are also indebted to the
native people for our form of
government.”
Support The League of the Iroquois

6. Conclusion
Summary of Main Points “In conclusion… 1, 2, 3”
Ending Statements
Says that people in the US are
indebted to the Native Americans

7. Conclusion
Summary of Main Points “In conclusion… 1, 2, 3”
Ending Statements
Says that people in the US are
indebted to the Native Americans