The native american were many tribes this includes Apache, Sioux, blackfeet and cheyenne, each led by an elder.
A native chief had no power over his people, but had great respect for people
Dog soldiers - broke camp, fed old and weak, stopped buffalo being scared away and controlled hunt
They didnt have strict laws, but enviroment meant they all had to work together, the only punishment was death
They practised polygamy
- whole tribe join together for buffalo hunt
- young braves thought it was an honour to feel old and weak
- old people commited exposure and wandered of and died so the tribe can carry on
- worst crimes were not looking after parents, hurting the sick
- horse stealing of other tribes was admired
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