Question

what was at the center of american indian culture in the western plains?

a. making baskets

b. trading cotton

c. movement to follow the bison

d. settlement in farming communities

Explanation:

To determine the center of American Indian culture in the western plains, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Making baskets was a craft but not the central cultural element.
• Option B: Trading cotton was not a primary activity of western plains American Indians.
• Option C: Bison were vital for food, shelter, tools, etc. Following bison migrations was central to their way of life.
• Option D: Western plains American Indians were nomadic or semi - nomadic, not settled in farming communities (farming was more common in other regions like the Southwest).

Answer:

C. Movement to follow the bison