Before
Many tribes relied on this large animal for food, clothing, shelter materials, and tools, using nearly every part of it.
What is the buffalo (bison)?
Native Americans were introduced to new weapons that were different from bows and arrows.
What are guns?
This large circular home made from wooden poles, branches, and grasses was used by some Native American tribes where they held ceremonies and gatherings.
What is a roundhouse?
After Europeans arrived, many Plains tribes began using this animal, introduced by settlers, to travel faster and hunt buffalo more efficiently.
What are horses?
Native American tribes exchanged goods such as food, tools, shells, and animal hides with neighboring groups through this system instead of using money.
What is trading?
These settlers traveled to Native American lands to spread their religion and teach Native Americans about Christianity.
What are missionaries?
Before settlers arrived, many Native American tribes worked together using bows, arrows, and careful tracking to catch animals for food through this activity.
What is hunting?
The U.S. government forced many Native American tribes to leave their traditional lands and live on these areas of land set aside for them.
What are reservations?