Unit 1: The First Americans
Chapter 2: Native Americans
Lesson 3: Native Americans of the Plains
Datagraphic: Horses Come to North America
Activity
Build a timeline to show how horses spread in North America. Discuss why horses were useful and important.
Web Links
International Museum of the Horse Horses have been a big part of man’s life since their domestication. Read about the history of horses and their relationship with mankind on this web site.
Wild Horses: An American Romance You will find information on the origin of horses and the evolution of their relationship with man. Topics include the role of horses in settling the west, in war, and play.
Nature: Horses Explore the history of the horse from its evolution to its role in shaping human culture and revolutionizing our world.
