Early Settlement of the Plains (West) Flashcards
Name 3 uses that the Plains Indians made of the buffalo
Hide for tipi, tongue as hairbrush, fat used in cooking, dung used as fuel
What was the Plains Indian name for the ‘Great Spirit’?
Wakan Tanka
Name 2 advantages of the tipi
Cool in summer/warm in winter, easily transported
What was the purpose of the Sun Dance?
Those that survived became medicine men
Why did the Plains Indians take scalps?
Evidence of success in battle and to prevent their enemies from reaching the afterlife
What is meant by counting coup?
Getting close enough to your enemy to touch them. A sign of bravery
Who first introduced the horse to the Plains Indians?
Spanish settlers
Why did the Mountain Men go west?
To make money from beaver pelts
Who were the ‘Pioneers’?
Migrant farmers who travelled across the plains
What problems did the pioneers face?
The climate, the terrain, wild animals, and Plains Indians attacks
What happened to the Donner Party?
Trapped by the winter weather and forced to turn to cannibalism
Who created the Mormon Church?
Joseph Smith
What 3 places did the Mormons migrate to after they left New York?
Kirtland Ohio, Missouri, and Nauvoo Illinois
What is polygamy?
Having more than one wife (or husband)
Where did the Mormons finally settle and why was it such a success?
The Great Salt Lake and because of the detailed planning and discipline of Brigham Young
