Comanche Empire
Comanche Empire
The Comanche Empire was formed by nomadic pastoralists indigenous to North America. They connected large territories into a thriving trade network—but was it really an empire?
Key Ideas
As this video progresses, key ideas will be introduced to invoke discussion.
Key Ideas
Think about the following questions as you watch the video
- 02:20 What do the Comanche and the Mongols have in common?
- 05:18 What was unique about Comanche leadership, and how did it help them build their empire?
- 08:11 Why were horses so important to the Comanche Empire?
- 08:37 How did the Spanish colonizers relate to the Comanche?
- 10:07 What was production and distribution like in Comanche territory?