What effect did the introduction of barbed wire have on the Plains Indians?

A.
It interfered with their nomadic lifestyle.
B.
It led many to lose their jobs as cowboys.
C.
It gave them a way into the ranching lifestyle.
D.
It allowed them to form permanent agrarian villages.

1 answer

The correct answer is: A. It interfered with their nomadic lifestyle.

The introduction of barbed wire in the late 19th century significantly impacted the Plains Indians by restricting their movement across the land. As ranchers and farmers used barbed wire to enclose land, it disrupted the traditional nomadic hunting and gathering practices of the Plains Indians, limiting their access to resources and altering their way of life.