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What led to increased mobility and changes in the life of Great Plains Native Americans?
What led to increased mobility and changes in the life of Great Plains Native Americans?
- Trade with Easterners
- Invention of advanced tools
- Introduction of Spanish horses and guns (correct)
- Discovery of new farming techniques
What was the belief of the Plains Indian tribes regarding the natural world?
What was the belief of the Plains Indian tribes regarding the natural world?
- Powerful spirits controlled events in the natural world (correct)
- The natural world was controlled by human actions
- The natural world was unpredictable and chaotic
- The natural world was devoid of spiritual significance
What caused most tribes on the Great Plains to abandon farming and engage in hunting buffalo?
What caused most tribes on the Great Plains to abandon farming and engage in hunting buffalo?
- Introduction of Spanish horses and guns (correct)
- Drought and crop failure
- Influence of European settlers
- Conflict with neighboring tribes
What was a common outcome of increased mobility among Great Plains Native American tribes?
What was a common outcome of increased mobility among Great Plains Native American tribes?
What effect did the interaction between warring tribes have on their relationships?
What effect did the interaction between warring tribes have on their relationships?
What was the role of men or women who showed particular sensitivity to the spirits among Native American tribes?
What was the role of men or women who showed particular sensitivity to the spirits among Native American tribes?
How did children learn proper behavior and culture in Native American tribes?
How did children learn proper behavior and culture in Native American tribes?
How did the leaders of a tribe rule in Native American societies?
How did the leaders of a tribe rule in Native American societies?
What was the primary reason for the origin of cities like Virginia City, Nevada, and Helena, Montana?
What was the primary reason for the origin of cities like Virginia City, Nevada, and Helena, Montana?
How did the railroads influence the government's policy toward the Plains Native Americans?
How did the railroads influence the government's policy toward the Plains Native Americans?