position of native americans in 1865 and the plain wars

Question 1

What period saw significant changes in the hunting of buffalo affecting Native Americans?

Answer 1

1865 to 1992

This period marked a decline in the buffalo population, leading to increased dependence of Native Americans on government support.

Question 2

What was the primary survival resource for most Native American tribes on the Great Plains?

Answer 2

Buffalo herds

Native Americans were nomadic and relied heavily on buffalo for food, clothing, and shelter.

Question 3

What significant event led to the deterioration of Native American positions in the 1860s?

Answer 3

The outbreak of the American Civil War

The war caused the government to withdraw troops from the Plains, leading to increased violence and conflict.

Question 4

What were the Plains Wars?

Answer 4

Conflicts between Native American tribes and the government from 1862 to 1868

These wars were fueled by government neglect and the desperate conditions faced by Native Americans.

Question 5

List some aspects of the Native American lifestyle.

Answer 5

• Worshipped nature
• Had their own tribal laws and government
• Had their own languages
• Had their own culture and ceremonies

These aspects highlight the distinct cultural identity of Native Americans compared to white settlers.

Question 6

What was the belief that encouraged settlers to move westward?

Answer 6

Manifest Destiny

This belief held that it was America’s God-given right to expand its territory across the continent.

Question 7

What was the impact of the 1830 Removal Act on Native Americans?

Answer 7

Forced tribes to move to Oklahoma

The act displaced many Native Americans from their ancestral lands.

Question 8

What treaties resulted in Native Americans ceding land?

Answer 8

• Fort Laramie Treaty, 1851
• Fort Wise Treaty, 1861
• Medicine Lodge Treaty, 1867
• Fort Laramie Treaty, 1868

These treaties were often made under duress and led to significant land loss for Native Americans.

Question 9

What legislation encouraged settler colonists to move west after the Civil War?

Answer 9

Homestead Act of 1862

This act offered 160 acres of land to settlers who farmed it for five years, increasing settlement in the Plains.

Question 10

True or False: Native Americans were well-supported by the government during the period from 1865 to 1992.

Answer 10

False

Government policies often weakened Native American positions and did not provide adequate support.

Question 11

What were some pressures faced by Native Americans at the start of the period?

Answer 11

• Forced to cede land
• Near extinction of buffalo
• Lack of government support
• Weakening government policy

These pressures greatly impacted the quality of life and autonomy of Native American tribes.