The West
The Role of Horses
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The utilization of horses changed the way of life for Native American people forever.
Horses were brought to the West by the Spanish — the utilization of horses changed the way of life for Native American people forever, as it allowed them to conquer their greatest enemy: distance.
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The West
The Role of Horses
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Horses were brought to the West by the Spanish — the utilization of horses changed the way of life for Native American people forever, as it allowed them to conquer their greatest enemy: distance.
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