One of the most dramatic transformations in North American Indians' way of life after the Europeans arrived was
A) the Indians swift adaptation to urban existence.
B) the use of the horse to create highly mobile hunting societies.
C) the introduction of commercial trade in corn and potatoes with Europe.
D) the overturning of Indians' previously matriarchal social structure.
E) the steady growth in Indian population.

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The use of the horse allowed for much more efficient hunting and traveling, which greatly increased the mobility and flexibility of many Indian societies. This had a significant impact on their way of life, including their patterns of settlement, hunting practices, and intertribal relations.

One of the Most Dramatic Transformations in North American Indians