Unit 5 Flashcards
What animal supplied most of the necessities of life for the Plains Indians?
Bison
What new Indian policy was put in place in 1867-1868?
By late 1860s U.S. government Indian policy was to move Native Americans to reservations. Some tribes chose to fight for their land and freedom.
Describe Custer’s Last Stand and give the date it took place.
Who was Chief Joseph and what did he do?
Who was Geronimo? When did he surrender?
Explain the Dawes Act.
Describe what happened at Wounded Knee in 1890.
What was the main goal of the Homestead Act?
Explain how the Homestead Act worked. How did it encourage people to move west?
What was the Transcontinental Railroad?
What two railroad companies worked on the transcontinental railroad? What workers were used for each company?
What was the Pony Express and how long did it last?
What was Morse Code and who invented it?
Was the Cattle industry profitable? For how long?
What led to the downfall of the cattle industry in the late 1800s?
