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Which animal was more important to the Western Plains Indians the buffalo or the horse?

Many Western Plains Indians relied heavily on bison. They used everything on bison including their skin, hair, and meat in order to survive.


Who introduced the horse to the Plains Indians?

The Spaniards!


The introduction of what animal by the spanish changed the culture of the plains Indians?

Horse


How did the plains Indians prepare for war?

they prepare with buffalo an d horse


Which animal made the buffalo hunt easier for the Indians on the great plains?

The horse.


Did the Iroquois tame wild horse?

No because they had no use for them like Plains Indians did.


Which civilization used a travois attached to a horse to pull their balongings?

the plains indians


How did the arrival of the horse change the lifes of plains Indians?

sped up the faithful travel and faithful companions.


What animal did the Spanish introduce to the plains Indians?

They had brought horses.


How did the horse and buffalo influence the native American life on the great plains?

The buffalo was more important to the western plains indians due to many factors. The native americans relied on the buffalo for many resources, from food to basic needs of soap and hairbrushes. However, the horses only made journeys for the americans easier and quicker, they didnt develop an easier way of general life for them


After the buffalo the most important animal to the Plains Indians was the?

The buffalo, out of which came their clothing, shoes, food, and shelter.


What did the Blackfoot Indians use for transportation?

horses once they were available. Before that we used dogs and travois'.