What were the responsibilities of the different member of plains indian families

The men hunted for food.

Women helped butcher the game and prepare the buffalo hides that the men brought back to camp.

Children learned the skills they would need as adults.

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assuming that by westerners you mean americans. that they were mean and controlling and abusive to its peasants.

explanation:

a. by accepting the election of president abraham lincoln in 1860 and convincing other southern states to do the same