Crow Nation

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/crow-nation

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the economic resources?Significant reserves of coal, natural gas, and oil on the reservation
2. What is the cultural preservation focus?Active efforts in language revitalization, traditional arts, and historical education
3. Why are horses so important to the Crow people?Horses let the Crow people travel far, hunt buffalo, and become skilled riders, changing their way of life.
4. How do the Crow people keep their language alive?They run language immersion programs and teach the Apsáalooke language in schools to keep it strong for future generations.

Plains Indian Culture: The diverse traditions, lifestyles, and beliefs of Native American tribes historically inhabiting the Great Plains region of North America.
Tribal Sovereignty: The inherent right of Native American tribes to govern themselves, manage their lands, and make their own laws.
Assimilation Policies: Government efforts aimed at making minority groups adopt the customs and attitudes of the dominant culture.