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Why was the buffalo important to many Native Americans groups?

Buffalo were used to trade for guns with the British.

Buffalo were the only food source to the Plains people.

Buffalo were used for food, clothing, tools, and shelter.

Buffalo were considered godly spirits and were not hunted.

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They are correct that is what I found
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buffalo were important to many natives they traided them for guns food and water many were used for clothes but since the mas exturmnation of the buffalo many were unable to make trades like the lakota suox and others

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