Wakan Tanka

Key term for OCR GCSE History B, used in American cultures 1877–1900.

Definition

The 'Great Spirit' in Sioux belief, who provided the sacred gift of the buffalo.

Exam Context

Wakan Tanka appears in OCR GCSE History B revision content for The Making of America (1789–1900), especially American cultures 1877–1900 and Native Americans of the Plains.

The Making of America (1789–1900)American cultures 1877–1900 Native Americans of the Plains

Study Pathways

The Making of America (1789–1900)

American cultures 1877–1900

Native Americans of the Plains

The People’s Health (c.1250–Present)

Britain since c. 1900

Change overview

Found in Revision Notes

The Making of America (1789–1900)

Native Americans of the Plains

American cultures 1877–1900 • Native Americans of the Plains

Revise note

The People’s Health (c.1250–Present)

Change overview

Britain since c. 1900 • Change overview

Revise note

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