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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What ruling does a court make concerning Standing Bear?

2. In what tribe was Kintpuash a chief?

3. When does Sitting Bull return to the United States?

4. Where do Santana and Big Tree go to attend peace talks?

5. Where does Custer's last stand take place?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Relate the events of at least one Indian massacre of whites, and at least one white massacre of Native Americans. In each case how do you think the killers found justification for their actions? Which side was more justified in the actions you chose? Explain your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Explain how the events surrounding the battle of the Little Big Horn brought about the closing chapter on the fate of the Plains Indians.

Essay Topic 3

Select three white governmental leaders who truly sought to treat the Indians fairly. For each individual give a brief account of his role in dealing with the Indians and then explain why he was or was not successful in his attempts.

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