Which statement best describes the Plains Indians?
A) They were organized into one large and powerful tribal group.
B) They were an insignificant proportion of the total Native American population in the United States in 1870.
C) They were a complex of tribes, cultures, and bands that assigned most work on the basis of gender.
D) They were at a distinct disadvantage when fighting whites because of their weapons.
E) They had advanced farming techniques and complex building structures.
Answer: C
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