Indian: Buffalo

In the 19th century, the relationship between Indigenous peoples and buffalo was deliberately targeted by European settlers and the U.S. government.

: Between 1820 and 1880, the buffalo population plummeted from an estimated 30–60 million to fewer than 1,000. buffalo indian

: The destruction of the buffalo was used as a military strategy to force Native Americans onto reservations by removing their primary food and cultural source. 3. Modern Restoration Efforts People and Bison - Bison (U.S. National Park Service) In the 19th century, the relationship between Indigenous

: The buffalo provided for every human need. Its meat was a primary food source; its hide provided clothing and tipis; and its bones and sinew were crafted into tools, weapons, and thread. In the 19th century