Native Americans of the Plains

Large circular homes of the natives of the Plains, sometimes home to up to 60 people

a layer of soil held together by the roots of grasses

a cone shaped tent made with wooden poles and buffalo skin

two poles tied together at one end and fastened to a harness on a dog. Use to carry goods

a group of leaders that made decisions

The horns of the buffalo were used for...

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The skin of the buffalo was used for...

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The bones of the buffalo were used for...

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On the northern prairies the lodges were covered by sod, a layer of soil held together by the roots of grasses.

On the southern prairies, lodges were covered with grasses or animal skins.