Wild West Challenges Flashcards
1
Q
What was the solution to hot summers and cold winter
A
Insulating tepees by hanging buffalo fur in winter then opening them up in summer
Lived in lodges of 60 people in winter
2
Q
Few building materials like wood
A
Buffalo poop as fuel
3
Q
Terrible storms
A
Come shaped teepee that breaks wind and deals with heavy rain
4
Q
Scared buffalo
A
Wore buffalo skins and blood to disguise themselves
5
Q
Huge size of the Great Plains
A
Horses
6
Q
Name some key problems
A
Distance and seasons Food for animals Perishable foods Transport Water Occasional native attacks People in the group
