Destruction of Plains Indians Flashcards
What name was given to large tribes such as the Sioux?
Nations
Which tribes were sworn enemies?
Sioux and Pawnee
Were all tribes enemies?
No, some were allies.
What gender were chiefs?
Male
Name 3 different types of chief
- War Chief
- Spiritual Chief
- Chief who led negotiations with other tribes
Why would someone be chosen to be a chief?
Due to a particular skill or quality
Were people chiefs for life?
rarely
Who would be part of the warrior brotherhoods?
Young men who proved their bravery or skill
Name three brotherhoods in the Lakota Sioux tribe
- White Horse Riders
- Strong Hearts
- Crow Owners
What did brotherhoods teach their members?
Fighting skills and the tribe’s beliefs and values.
What might warrior brotherhoods not respect?
peace treaties
What did the guard unit do?
Organise the yearly buffalo hunt, make sure all the old and ill were fed, decided where they would make up camp.
What was the ‘last child society’?
A warrior brotherhood made up of the youngest sons
How many people could be in a band?
Several hundred people
When would bands meet?
In the summer
Why would bands meet?
A great tribal camp
Give two ways that different tribes organised their bands
- Each band had a separate village
- Bands came together frequently
Name a tribe with sub tribes
Sioux Nation
Name two subtribes
- Oglala
- Hunkpapa
- Lakota Sioux
- Dakota Sioux
Who made up the tribe council?
Band chiefs and elders.
What did councils decide?
To declare war on and make peace treaties with other tribes.
How did councils make decisions?
Everyone would give their opinions and if the whole council agreed on something then they would do it.
What were women responsible for in tribes?
Feeding and clothing their families, looking after possessions, processing buffalo hides and meat for trade.
