or a period of time to grow small crops that supplemented their existence. Each unit was very independent from other groups and often preyed on the other cluster for things they did not have and wanted or need to live. As independent as the units were, so was the personal relationship with respect to religious matters. While the concept of a one God authority apparently existed, it was only brief. Each person was allowed to have a direct relationship with the many gods they chose to communicate with during their life. The Plains Indians did have a medical man, but his primary function was to heal the weak and sick. How equipped were they to deal with Europeans?The Plains Indians, especially the Apaches and Comanches, were very aggressive people. Not only were they great hunters of Buffalo, but also of intruders. The Plains Indians were the Spaniards greatest challenge along with the Pueblo’s from New Mexico. Indians in Northeast Texas:These Indians lived very different than the coastal areas and the plains Indians. This group was primarily the Caddo Indians. The Caddo's were farmers and this provided a stable social structure. This group did not move or roam about for food, but produced it for themselves. They lived in structures that were permanent and were able to provide what they needed to exist through agricultural means and trade. The Caddo Indians religious activities allowed for acknowledgement of several gods but promoted a belief in one ultimate God over all things. The Caddo Indians did have a high priest that medicated spiritual issues among the bands from a global perspective, but left the secular concerns to the subordinate leaders over the units. The Hasinai belonged to the Caddo tribe and the Spanish called them the “Tejas” meaning friend. The State of Texas derived its name from this word. How equipped were they to deal with Europeans?The Caddo Indians were the most advanced band of In...
