The American West

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What were some of the characteristics that made The Great Plains uninhabitable and why?
Lack of trees, little water available, very unpredictable weather, strong winds...
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Which animal was very important to the Native Americans?
The buffalo, they had many uses.
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What were some of the animals that the Native Ameridans hunted?
Deer, rabbits, ducks and turkeys, but the central event of their life was the buffalo hunt.
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What was the role of women in the Great Plains?
Gathering food, staying at home and looking after children.
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Why did Native Americans live in tipis?
Tipis were warm in winter, cool in summer. A tipi's shape protected it from the Plains winds. Tipis were easy to move (and fitted the nomadic lifestyle)...
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What were the main tribes called?
Arapaho, Cherokee, Cheyenne and Sioux
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Why did the Mormons come to the West?
To escape religous discrimination.
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How did horses transform the life of Native Americans?
Hunting was much easier.
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What was the role of women in the Great Plains?

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