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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5-7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Native populations developed an extensive system of roadways. What did most of these early roadways eventually become?
(a) Historical monuments.
(b) Railroad tracks.
(c) Airport runways.
(d) Modern highways.

2. What year did the Sand Creek Massacre take place?
(a) 1864.
(b) 1867.
(c) 1875.
(d) 1873.

3. The American bison was indigenous to what region?
(a) The southwestern deserts.
(b) The northern and southern plains.
(c) The eastern seaboard.
(d) The southeastern swampland.

4. What periodical published The Adventures of Col. Daniel Boone?
(a) American Magazine.
(b) Godey's Lady's Book.
(c) The Illustrated London News.
(d) Harper's Weekly.

5. John Smith convinced Powhatan leaders to feed and clothe English settlers. How did he achieve this?
(a) He claimed that the Native people had a spiritual duty of offer help.
(b) He threatened to kill all Native women and children.
(c) He traded gold and silver in exchange for Native help.
(d) He promised that the English government would repay Natives.

Short Answer Questions

1. What year were Israel and South Africa founded?

2. According to Dunbar-Ortiz, what weakened Mexico in the 1800s, leaving the nation vulnerable to U.S. aggression?

3. Why did the U.S. army destroy the Prophet's Town?

4. Which stone did the Aztecs consider especially precious?

5. What form of warfare did Major General Jeffery Amherst infamously support using against Native people?

(see the answer key)

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