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Arapaho Tribe
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The Arapaho Tribe
History and well known members
- During the 1700's the Arapaho tribe moved south,aquired horses and lived in a normadic life style.
- They split into the northern and southern regions.
- During the 1800's an alliance was made with the Sioux and the Cheyenne.
History and well known members
- In 1865, 1,000 warriors of the alliance attacked a town called Julesburg in retaliation for the sand creek massacre.
- Niwot, Little Raven, and Chief Sharp Nose were well known members of the tribe.
Transportation and Housing
- The Arapaho used something called a travois, which was like a sled. These were pulled by dogs were typically used to move goods.
- Once the Europeans introduced horses the Arapaho were known to be experts at riding.
- They lived in tepees made from animal skins and large wooden poles.They were 12-16 feet in diameter at the base.
- The tepees also had a hole at the top and were typically cone shaped.
Transportation and Housing
Religious beliefs and language.
- They were very Religious and everyday items like necklaces were religious.
- They practiced sun dance and their social organization included military and religious society.
- They used to speak the Algonquain language, today they speak English.
Religious beliefs and language
Food and clothing
- They ate deer, buffalo,elk, and wild turkey. They also ate spinach,prairie turnips,and potatoes.
- They wore clothes made from deer and buffalo skin. They were painted and decorated.
- Women had two braids in their hair.
Food and clothing
Relationship with other tribes
- They were at war multiple times with the Shoshone,Ute, and Pawnee multiple times.
- The Cheynenne and Arapaho had a good relationship.
Relationship with other tribes
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