Natives Flashcards
What was the primary impact of Native American wars between 1789 and 1900?
The primary impact was the significant loss of Native lands and the decline of Native populations due to conflict and disease.
True or False: The Indian Removal Act of 1830 led to the forced relocation of thousands of Native Americans.
True
Fill in the blank: The _______ Wars were a series of conflicts between Native American tribes and the United States government during the late 19th century.
Indian
Which major conflict occurred in 1876 and resulted in a significant victory for Native Americans?
The Battle of Little Bighorn
What was the purpose of the Dawes Act of 1887?
The purpose was to assimilate Native Americans by allotting them individual plots of land and promoting farming.
Multiple Choice: Which tribe was primarily involved in the Nez Perce War?
C. Nez Perce
What was the outcome of the Sand Creek Massacre in 1864?
The massacre resulted in the deaths of over 150 Cheyenne and Arapaho people, mostly women and children.
True or False: The U.S. government recognized Native American sovereignty in the late 19th century.
False
Who was the famous Native American leader who fought against U.S. expansion during the 1870s?
Sitting Bull
Fill in the blank: The _______ Act aimed to break up tribal lands and promote individual land ownership among Native Americans.
Dawes
What was one significant consequence of the Ghost Dance movement?
It led to increased tensions between Native Americans and U.S. authorities, culminating in the Wounded Knee Massacre.
Multiple Choice: Which event marked the end of armed Native American resistance in the West?
A. Wounded Knee Massacre
What were the two main tribes involved in the Red River War?
The Comanche and the Kiowa
True or False: The Treaty of Fort Laramie was intended to establish peace between settlers and Native tribes.
True
What was the primary goal of U.S. policies towards Native Americans during this period?
The primary goal was to assimilate Native Americans into American society and culture.
Fill in the blank: The _______ Treaty of 1868 recognized the Black Hills as part of the Great Sioux Reservation.
Fort Laramie
Multiple Choice: Which Native American leader is known for leading his people during the Nez Perce War?
B. Chief Joseph
What was the significance of the Battle of Wounded Knee in 1890?
It represented the last major armed conflict between the U.S. government and Native Americans.
True or False: Native American tribes were uniformly opposed to U.S. expansion.
False
What was the impact of the Spanish-American War on Native American rights?
It largely diverted attention from Native American issues, delaying reforms.
Fill in the blank: The _______ Act allowed for the sale of Native American lands to non-Natives.
Dawes
What was the significance of the Indian Appropriations Act of 1851?
It established reservations for Native Americans, further reducing their landholdings.
Multiple Choice: The term ‘Trail of Tears’ refers to the forced removal of which tribe?
C. Cherokee
What role did railroads play in the conflicts between Native Americans and settlers?
Railroads facilitated westward expansion, leading to increased encroachment on Native lands.
True or False: The U.S. government negotiated treaties with Native Americans in good faith.
False
What war did the natives win
The red cloud war
What were all the Native American tribes called
-Cherokee
-Navajo
-Choctaw
-Blackfeet
-Sioux
-Apache
