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The American West (1840-1895)

Amina Zoi English 7 cards

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1The American West1840 - 1895
2Plain Indians family life MENMen:-
- Go to war.
- Hunting.
- Have loads of sex.
- Not sexist.
- polygamists.
3Plain Indians family life WOMENWomen:-
- Cook.
- Clean.
- Having children.
- Transporting and putting up tipis.
4Plain Indians family life CHILDRENBOYS:-
- Hunting.
- How to fight.
- Ride a horse.
GIRLS:-
- Cook.
- Clean.
- Ride a horse.
5Plain Indians: RELIGIOUS BELIEFS- GOD is called Wakan Tanka, the great spirit.
- Indians believe that they are descended from a woman who had sex with an eagle.
- Circles are sacred because they represent life.
- land is like their mother and it shouldn't be dug up or owned.
- dances were to contact the spirit world.
- their umbilical cord was their lucky charm.
- medicine man cured people with prayers or herbal remedies.
6VISIONSTHEY CONTACT THE SPIRITS AND THIS WAS THE WAY THEY WERE NAMED AS WELL .
1) sweat lodge - when you get into a tent and you don't eat or drink.
2) sun dance - pierce nipples.
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