Read the section “European Settlers Nearly Wiped Out Bison.” Which sentence from the section explains a reason WHY bison were important to tribes?
O Now, 82 U.S. tribes have their own bison herds
O Conservationists stepped in and saved the animal.
O The animals provided hides for clothing and teepees.
O The killing of bison increased tremendously.
Which question is answered in the section “Part Of A Bigger Plan”?
O Why did settlers want to kill off the buffalo?
O How many buffalo once lived in the United States?
O When did people start hunting buffalo?
O Who protected buffalo from hunters?
1. The sentence that explains a reason WHY bison were important to tribes is: “The animals provided hides for clothing and teepees.” This highlights the practical use of bison in terms of providing essential materials for the tribes’ survival and daily life.
2. The question answered in the section “Part Of A Bigger Plan” is: “Why did settlers want to kill off the buffalo?” This section focuses on the motivations behind the settlers’ actions regarding bison, linking it to larger objectives.
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