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The buffalo was more important to the western plains indians due to many factors. The native americans relied on the buffalo for many resources, from food to basic needs of soap and hairbrushes. However, the horses only made journeys for the americans easier and quicker, they didnt develop an easier way of general life for them

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Prior to the arival of the horse to North America, it was the buffalo; however, the importance of any kind of animal depended not just upon location of the "western plains Native American/Indian" but upon the tribe and customs of the people.

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The horse enabled the plains Indians to hunt buffalo more easily, resulting in a surplus of food. They also helped the nomads to move around more efficiently.

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Q: How did the horse and buffalo influence the native American life on the great plains?
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