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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where are most of the warring Sioux at this time?
(a) Along the Mississippi river
(b) Along the Arkansas river
(c) Along the Powder river
(d) Along the Colorado river

2. What government position does Donehogawa hold?
(a) Secretary of the Interior
(b) War Secretary
(c) Secretary of State
(d) Commissioner of Indian Affairs

3. What declaration did Colorado's governor, John Evans make?
(a) It was illegal for any indian to reside in Colorado
(b) It was legal for any soldier to kill any indian
(c) It was illegal for any indian to kill any white man
(d) It was legal for any white man to kill any hostile indian

4. Which warrior refuses to attend thus stopping the talks?
(a) Red Cloud
(b) Dull Knife
(c) Man Afraid of his Horses
(d) Roman Nose

5. What is Manifest Destiny?
(a) The idea that Native Americans are the
(b) The idea that Native Americans would conquer the white man
(c) The idea that Mexico would one day be part of the US
(d) The idea that the white man was destined to control from sea to shining sea

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Manuelito cheated in this event?

2. During what war was Tecumseh killed?

3. Despite the warning, Connor's men are able to kill about how many indians?

4. In 1871 what Apache chief is killed?

5. Where does Roman Nose die?

Short Essay Questions

1. What significant status does Standing Bear attain?

2. In what way is the story of Lean Bear similar to that of Little Crow?

3. What happens in 1858 that changes the status of the treaties between the Cheyennes and the white men?

4. Briefly define Manifest Destiny?

5. Why was the election of U. S. Grant seen as a good thing for in plight of the American Indians?

6. What happens at Sand Creek that has long lasting consequences?

7. What happens to most of the Apaches after the death of Cochise?

8. Why did Parker not remain in his governmental position?

9. Briefly explain who Mangas Colorado is?

10. Briefly describe the events surrounding the horse race between Chief Manuelito and the US soldier.

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