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What was one major effect of the introduction of horses to some Native American societies?

It transformed hunting, warfare, and mobility on the Great Plains
It had little lasting impact on hunting or warfare across the Great Plains
It caused some Native groups to abandon long trade routes
It led coastal fishing communities to relocate further inland

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Correct answer: It transformed hunting, warfare, and mobility on the Great Plains

Horses, introduced by Europeans, spread to many Native groups and transformed life on the Plains. They made buffalo hunting more efficient and changed patterns of travel, warfare, and trade.

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