Chapter 18: Plains Indians
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They became nomadic after the Spanish brought the horses.
The arrival of horses truly changed the way of life of Plains Indians. They called them “sacred
dogs.”
Indians would herd buffalo into corrals, or enclosures, and then kill them. They would then use
every part of the buffalo.
Men and women had separate roles in the community. Men were most likely to lead religious
ceremonies. They hunted and protected the women, children, and elders. Women oversaw life
in the home. They set up the tepees and showed artistic skills in crafts which established their
rank.
Plains Indians communicated with other nations using sign language.
Chapter 18: Plains Indians
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

They became nomadic after the Spanish brought the horses.
The arrival of horses truly changed the way of life of Plains Indians. They called them “sacred
dogs.”
Indians would herd buffalo into corrals, or enclosures, and then kill them. They would then use
every part of the buffalo.
Men and women had separate roles in the community. Men were most likely to lead religious
ceremonies. They hunted and protected the women, children, and elders. Women oversaw life
in the home. They set up the tepees and showed artistic skills in crafts which established their
rank.
Plains Indians communicated with other nations using sign language.
Chapter 18: Plains Indians
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



They became nomadic after the Spanish brought the horses.
The arrival of horses truly changed the way of life of Plains Indians. They called them “sacred
dogs.”
Indians would herd buffalo into corrals, or enclosures, and then kill them. They would then use
every part of the buffalo.
Men and women had separate roles in the community. Men were most likely to lead religious
ceremonies. They hunted and protected the women, children, and elders. Women oversaw life
in the home. They set up the tepees and showed artistic skills in crafts which established their
rank.
Plains Indians communicated with other nations using sign language.