Native americans Flashcards
which animal was important to the natives?
buffalo
what did they use the buffalo for?
Everything
what was the great spirit called?
Waken Tanka
Who was in charge of the tribe?
The Chief
Name a famous tribe leader
Sitting bull, crazy horse
what was the purpouse of the warrior brotherhood?
raids
what shape was important to indians?
circle
what is one of the main plains tribes
Sioux tribe
what did horses allow indians to do?
hunt, and travel
fort laramie treaty of …
1851
when was US victory of the mexican american war
1848
how much did the government fund for the Fort Laramie treaty
$50,000
what was manifest destiney?
the religious idea of righteousness of american migration
Who bought the mormons to the great salt lake?
Bringham young
where/why Salt lake city?
it was owned by mexico which meant they were safe from persicution
