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The European immigrants have influenced the culture and the life of the Prairie. This can be seen from the religion that the Prairie people have adopted, clothes and the type of food that they eat.

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What kind of dwelling did the Texas Indian's have?

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How did the setlers overcome the challenges of living on the great plains?

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