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Question 12 • *MPS SS221-CR U.S. History S1 2023-24

Which statement best describes how the arrival of horses affected North America?

Answer
A
It allowed the Iroquois tribes to develop a common language.
B
It allowed the Southeastern tribes to develop new ways to farm.
C
It allowed the Plains tribes to better hunt buffalo.
D
It allowed the Arctic tribes to begin trading with other tribes.

Explanation

Horses spread through North America after their introduction by Europeans. On the Great Plains, tribes used horses to travel more quickly and follow buffalo herds, making buffalo hunting more effective. So the best choice is that horses allowed the Plains tribes to better hunt buffalo.

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