Nomadic Lifestyles in the 1800's Flashcards
What year was gold discovered?
1848.
Who were prospectors?
These were the men that panned for gold.
Name an Indian tribe.
Apache, Apalachee, Applegate, Aztec, Bare, Beaver, Bella Bella, Blackfoot, Blood Indians, Carrier, Cherokee, Chickasaw, Columbia, Creek, Croatan, Crow, Dakota, Dawson, Delaware, Eastern Pomo, Eskimo, Fox, Gulf, Hare, Hawaiian, Illinois, Inca, Kaw, Kupa, Lake Indians, Mako, Mayan, Mayo, Mobile, Mohawk, Neutral, Pawnee, Pee Dee, Pit River, Pueblo, Quapaw, Qualicum, Red Indians, Sac, Santo Domingo, Savannah, Shanel, Sinkyone, Sioux, Skin, Slavey, Stoney, Swampy Cree, Thompson, Walla Walla, Warm Springs, Yellowknife, Zia.
The most important tribes are the Sioux and their enemies, the Pawnee
Which two groups of travellers practised polygamy?
Native Indians, Mormons.
Who were the two people who lead the mormons?
The primary leader was Joseph Smith, his predecessor was Brigham Young.
What happened in Salt Lake City in Utah?
The Mormons settled finally and created their own form of a Utopia.
Why did the Indians wish to have visions?
To determine their adult name.
Other than to receive visions, why did the Indians do the Sundance?
To ensure the sun returned daily, to be seen as brave.
So the Sioux would not have to kill people, what would their enemies be poked with?
Counting Coup, a cane shaped wooden stick. This could have feathers on it to show a warriors’ bravery.
Which two animals were deemed extremely important to the Indians?
Buffalo and horses.
