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There are many famous Native American tribes who played a part in the history of the state and whose tribal territories and homelands are located in the present day state of Wyoming.

Fast Facts about the History of Wyoming Indians The climate, land, history, environment and natural resources that were available to the indigenous Indian tribes in Wyoming resulted in the adoption of the Great Plains Indians culture. The semi-nomadic tribes used tepees but also maintained permanent earth lodge villages situated along rivers, others built houses of grass. History of Wyoming Indians - Destruction and Decline The history of the European invasion brought epidemic diseases such as tuberculosis, cholera, influenza, measles and smallpox.

The Native Indians of Wyoming had not developed immunities against these diseases resulting in huge losses in population. Exploitation including the leverage of taxes, enforced labor and enslavement were part of their history, taking their toll on the Wyoming Indians. History of Wyoming.

These people used a distinctive type of fluted arrow point BC: Archaic Period in which people built basic shelters and made stone weapons and stone tools BC: Gulf Formational Period with development of ceramics and pottery AD: Woodland period with permanent houses and farming Francois and Louis Verendrye are the first white men to sight Wyoming - - The American Revolution.

Female Shoshone Indian guide Sacajawea acted as interpreter and negotiator - The War of between U. Battle of the Rosebud in Montana. History of Native Americans. First Published Cookies Policy. Author Linda Alchin. Updated Publisher Siteseen Limited. Privacy Statement.