https://www.studentsofhistory.com/great-plains-tribes

Lifestyle and customs of tribal groups on the plains

Early on Natives had established communities in the United Sates. These communities were called tribal groups and there were many different tribes stretching from the Mississippi River all the way to Canada. Each tribal group had their own council of elders that, along with a chief, would make decisions for the tribe. Both men and women played significant roles. The women would handle things such as cooking and making tipis. Men would take care of the hunting. The Native Americans mainly hunted buffalo because they were able to use it in many different ways. They also used horses to help them travel faster.

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Battle/Massacre at Wounded Knee

The Battle at Wounded Knee took place in 1890 and was part of the American Indian Wars. The conflict was between the United States government and the Lakota Sioux tribe. Tensions rose between them after the Americans killed Sitting Bull. This battle was very devastating for the Native Americans. There were up to 300 men, women and children killed.

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Sitting Bull

Sitting Bull was Native American and chief of the Lakota Nation. He was involved in many battles and wars, but most known for his leadership in the battle of Little Big Horn. He also played a big role in the resistance against the expainsion of the United States government into Native American lands.

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Lifestyle of American settlers/American Cowboys and Vaqueros

The Vaqueros originated in Mexico and eventually settled in Texas. They were expert riders and managed cattle. When they moved to the United States they heavily influenced the American Cowboys. The Vaqueros taught the Cowboys things such as how to manage large herds. Although the Cowboy appearance was influenced by the Vaqueros they added their own touches: pointed toe boots, padded chaps, and bandannas. Not all American settlers were Cowboys. Many settlers worked to clear land, build homes and grow crops. They relied mainly on hunting, farming and trading.

https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/1881/03/the-story-of-a-great-monopoly/306019/