The Destruction of Buffalo Flashcards
1
Q
example of the use of the buffalo
A
e.g. bones for knives
use in religious practices
2
Q
what did the white settlers do to buffalo numbers
A
originally it had been used for sport but this increased with the railway
there were special excursions possibly promoted by the government
e.g. Buffalo Bill William Frederick Cody killing over 4000 in 17 months
3
Q
what were the buffalo used by the whites
A
1871 used as high quality leathers
dodge city etc created the tanning industry
4
Q
how many hides were carried west
A
1872 - 497,163
1874 - 126,867
5
Q
how long did it take for the buffalo to virtually become extinct
A
in 40 years
