Social Studies week 8; buffalo

1.where did many of the plains Indians come from?
the wood lands
2.what was the Indian life based  on in the wood lands?
hunting the buffalo and simple farming
3.why couldn't the Indian life be the same in the plains?
it was unsuitable for farming
4.find an example use for each part of the buffalo:
a) meat-food
b) hide-clothing & housing
c) other parts- jewelry & tools
5.how long would it tack plains Indians to slaughter a herd of buffalo?
about 15 minutes
6.why was it loud and dangerous for the Indians?
because the buffalo are confused to what is happening and they would run in circles and panic
7.according to George Catlin (source A), how did the Indian separate his intended kill from the rest of the herd?
He dashes his horse between the and forcing it off by its self
8. what words does George Catlin use that put across the idea for the experts hunting the buffalo was enjoyable?
For the beginner, there is much danger to his limbs and life. For the Indian who had made this the everyday sport and amusement of his life, there is less difficulty and less danger.
9. Who had the disgusting job of skinning and butchering?
The women
10. How were the skins of old bulls used from the skins of a calf?
THE OLD BULL                             THE CALF
-Shields                                            -Underclothing
-Winter moccasins                             -Cigarettes