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The bows used by American Plains Indians could typically shoot arrows between 150 to 300 yards, depending on the bow's design and the strength of the archer. These longbows were crafted from materials like wood and sinew, allowing for significant power and accuracy. The effective range for hunting or combat was generally within 50 to 100 yards, where precision was crucial.
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Why were the horse and buffalo important for the plains Indians?
The main animal used by the plains tribes was the buffalo. The buffalo was used by them for food, the skins for shelter and clothing, they had religious rites celebrating the buffalo. No part of the buffalo was wasted. Before the European settlement there were millions of buffalo in the plains. After the civil war an overt effort to kill off as many buffalo as possible was put into place because it was known to be used by the plains tribes. The railroads would stop and people would shoot buffalo until their guns grew hot. Mountains of buffalo were killed. Combined with the killing of the herds was a drought on the plains and the millions of buffalo were no longer there, but were down to a few thousand. This helped push the plains tribes onto reservations.
Did the emigrants really shoot at the Indians for target practice on the Oregon trail?
Doubtful. I do know that passengers did shoot at the large herds of buffaloes as they rode by on trains--kind of an African safari for the rich, if you will.
What was the Indian lifestyle before horses?
They were not as mobile. The way they hunted was limited without the horse. For the plains Indians, who depended on the buffalo herds could not follow as well without horses. But the biggest difference was how they fought. A lot of the tribes were very peaceful but some were not. The tribes with horses had a huge advantage.
How far could a longbow shoot arrows?
A longbow could shoot arrows up to 250 yards, depending on the skill of the archer and the type of arrow used.
How far could an English longbow shoot in medieval warfare?
An English longbow in medieval warfare could shoot arrows up to 250 yards, or about 229 meters.
How did the plains Indians live before the horses?
they hunted buffalo on foot. they would ambush them. then shoot them with a bow and arrow
Why was archery invented?
so the Indians could hunt down animals i know becase i am a Indian.love sierra
How far can a canndon shoot?
Depends on the cannon. The field artillery used in the American Civil War could shoot about 1000 meters. The "Paris Gun" used by Germany in WW 1 could shoot 81 miles. The present day US 155 mm howitzer can shoot 25 miles with special guided ammunition.
How do you defeat el mustashio and his gang in their hideout on wild west island on poptropica?
Shoot these things, then shoot the robber that comes out: • Shoot a Root Beer can • Shoot a gun • Shoot near a candle • Shoot a bag of coins Afterward, chase El Mustachio and lasso him when you corner him. Then take him back to Diamond Plains.
Why were the horse and buffalo important for the plains Indians?
The main animal used by the plains tribes was the buffalo. The buffalo was used by them for food, the skins for shelter and clothing, they had religious rites celebrating the buffalo. No part of the buffalo was wasted. Before the European settlement there were millions of buffalo in the plains. After the civil war an overt effort to kill off as many buffalo as possible was put into place because it was known to be used by the plains tribes. The railroads would stop and people would shoot buffalo until their guns grew hot. Mountains of buffalo were killed. Combined with the killing of the herds was a drought on the plains and the millions of buffalo were no longer there, but were down to a few thousand. This helped push the plains tribes onto reservations.
How do you hunt an American Coot?
You shoot it
What methods did the plains Indians use to hunt the buffalo?
Well thet dress as man that is a costume so they wear it so the buffalo dont know that is the f answer they actually shoot the buffaro in the forehead with a plunger-gun that fires plungers....very effective against dem buffaros....
What can you shoot that begins with the letter P?
You could shoot at a pigeon with a pistol.
What was the American strategy at Yorktown?
SHoot and run!
Who would win in a fight a cowboy or Indian?
Cowboys have guns so they can simply shoot indians in the head. Cowboys nearly wiped indians out.
How old do you have to be too shoot a AK47?
If you can pull the trigger you are old enough to shoot the AK47. There were child solders in the African country that could barely carry the AK but they could shoot it.
Can you shoot your dog in Canada?
If you have a gun and a dog I guess you could shoot your dog were ever you are
