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American West (Plain Indians (Chiefs (They were rarely chiefs for life,…
American West
Plain Indians
Bands
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Survival and protection of the band as a whole was seen as more important than the individuals within it
Chiefs
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Decide where their bands would go and what should happen to those who broke with customs and traditions
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Tribes
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Tribal meetings were held to arrange marriages, trade horses and discuss issues
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Warrior societies
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All short raids and wars were led by the warrior society and the band's council would always consult them before they made decisions
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Nomadic lifestyle
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Tipis, made of wooden poles and covered in buffalo hide, protected them against strong winds, flaps provided ventilation in the summer and they could be taken down in minutes
In winter, bands moved to sheltered valleys where they lived in wooden lodges insulated with thick layers of soil