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Original Inhabitants of New Hampshire
Native Americans
At the time of the arrival of European settlers, the region that is now New Hampshire was home to the Pennacook and the Abnaki, both parts of the Algonquian Native American family.
Their economies were based on hunting and fishing, supplemented by some agriculture, particularly the raising of corn. Some inland groups migrated to the coast during the warmer summer months. The various tribes of the area-Ossipee, Pequawket, Nashua, Piscaaqua, Souhegan, Squamscot-generally lived in harmony, but did engage in wars with the Iroquois.
Relations with the early white settlers were generally tranquil; the Native Americans transmitted information about tapping maple syrup and raising corn to the settlers, who in turn passed along blankets and metal implements.
New Hampshire New Hampshire is called the "Granite State" because of its numerous granite quarries; the nickname may also reflect the state's attachment to tradition and its history of a frugal government. There are no general sales or individual income taxes ... http://www.americaslibrary.gov/cgi-bin/page.cgi/es/nh
New Hampshire During World War II, mariners suffered the highest rate of casualties of any armed service. After the war, they did not receive promised benefits. S. 1272 would help make up for that in a small way, by providing $1000 per month and crediting ... http://www.usmm.org/state/nh.html
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