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They did their best to convert and ally with the Native Americans. These were fairly successful as the Church teaches that the Book of Mormon itself is actually a history of the former inhabitants of the Ancient Americas - that is, that the history is of the forerunners of the various Indian tribes of the Americas. The Church also teaches and practices kindness and peace towards all peoples. As a result, many Indians were willing to side with the Mormons during the Mountain Meadows Massacre.
The LDS also raised Indian children in the belief that if they grew up in Mormon homes, they would become white and delightsome as they grew in favor with God. This concept was also part of the ancient teachings contained within the Book of Mormon.
On May 13, 1870, Brigham Young wrote the following to Mr. D. L. Thomas of lndianapolis, Indiana in reply to his questions about the policy pursued toward the Indians in Utah: "... eternal vigilance is the price of safety, and have proved it wise to be prepared for them should they come as friend or foe. In caring more for the preservation of our property than for their removal, we have found another safeguad. The policy we have endeavored to pursue has been to treat them kindly and strive to raise them up to our standard instead of sinking to theirs."
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Are the Plains Indians nomadic or sedentary?
nomadic or sedentary is plains indians
What is the plains Indians habitat?
in the great plains
Who introduced horses to plains Indians?
It was not introduced, for the Plains Indians stole the horses from the spanish.
What were the great plains Indians foods?
Buffalo meat was the Great Plains Indians food.
Why was the horse so valauble to the western plains Indians?
why were horses important to the western plains indians
Are plains Indians nomadic or sedentary?
nomadic or sedentary is plains indians
Where plain Indians lived?
The plains Indians live on the Great Plains.
Are the Plains Indians nomadic or sedentary?
nomadic or sedentary is plains indians
Are there great plains Indians and western great plains Indians?
Yes the plain indians live on the great plains. plain_indians.webs.com to learn more!
Did the plains Indians live in the plains?
Yes, they did
What is the plains Indians habitat?
in the great plains
Who introduced horses to plains Indians?
It was not introduced, for the Plains Indians stole the horses from the spanish.
What were the great plains Indians foods?
Buffalo meat was the Great Plains Indians food.
Did the Plains Indians have anything to do with the Northeast Indians?
NO!
What was effect of contact between the plains Indians and spanish?
The Plains Indians began to rely on horses.
Why was the horse so valauble to the western plains Indians?
why were horses important to the western plains indians
What was the plains indians belief on warfare?
The Plains Indians thought welfare was not right. They fought and lived of the land.
