Structure of Plains Indian Society
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- Created on: 05-04-19 21:32
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- Structure of Plains Indian Society
- Each tribe was made up of different ‘bands’ with the size of each band ranging from 20 to hundreds of people.
- Chiefs were always male and were chosen because of their wisdom and skill.
- Warrior brotherhoods were groups of young men who were renowned for their fighting skills and bravery. They would defend their tribe in a war and sometimes raid neighbouring tribes for goods.
- The tribe’s council consisted of the chiefs, band chiefs, and elders. Important issues would be discussed and no decisions would be made unless everyone agreed.
- Bands made own decisions, warrior brotherhoods did not follow the chief’s or council’s will.
- This caused confusion and tension between the US government and Plains Indians.
- the US government would make treaties/ agreements with chiefs but, individual Plains Indians would break the terms of these treaties.
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