History

Question

How did "the big kill" of 1871 MOST LIKELY affect the Native people?

A. It resulted in the deaths of 3,700,000 Native people.

B. It made Native people wards of the government.

C. It contributed to the loss of Native foods and culture.

D. It brought tremendous wealth to the hide dealer.

Answer

C. It contributed to the loss of Native foods and culture.

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The "Big Kill" of 1871 was a mass slaughter of bison, which were a major source of food and other resources for Native people...