USA HISTORY

FIRST CONTACTS 28000 BCE 1821 CE

NATIVE AMERICANS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The head of the tribe is called the
A
captain
B
chief
C
headdress
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A tribal chief or chieftain is the leader of a tribal society or chiefdom.

Detailed explanation-2: -A chief is a leader, often of a tribe or clan.

Detailed explanation-3: -Chiefs and Leaders The leaders of the clans and tribes were called chiefs. These men were elected or chosen by the people. They generally did not have total power, but were respected men who provided advice that the tribe or clan generally followed. Tribes may have both a civil leader and a war leader.

Detailed explanation-4: -The tribal leader is responsible for the public safety and welfare of the people of that tribe. As authorized by tribal government, the tribal leader can: Coordinate tribal resources needed to prevent, protect against, mitigate against, prepare for, respond to, and recover from incidents of all types.

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