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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What other name is the Wheeler-Howard Act known by?
(a) The Reorganization Act of 1934.
(b) The Cavalry Act.
(c) The Howard- Wheeler Act.
(d) The Indian Encampment Act.

2. What did Lake Superior hold that the government wanted?
(a) Fishing rights.
(b) Water.
(c) Shipping rights.
(d) Copper and other minerals.

3. What is the main conflict of the Northwestern tribes and the government?
(a) National Park rights.
(b) Fishing and Gaming rights.
(c) Herding rights.
(d) Hunting and water rights.

4. How are the Indians of Canada different from the American Indians?
(a) They live in colder climates and have better housing.
(b) Their medical care is not as good as American Indians.
(c) They have not had their basic governmental forms disturbed.
(d) They are paid by the government NOT to grow crops.

5. What "Civilized" Tribe is among the poorest people in America?
(a) The Zuni.
(b) The Apache.
(c) The Cherokee.
(d) The Choctaw.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is regarded as utter hypocrisy by the Indian people?

2. What principle did the case of Lone Wolf vs. Hitchcock put forth?

3. What is the name of the court case that defined American Indian water rights?

4. What "first" did the Treaty of August 5, 1826 enact?

5. What is the oldest Indian treaty between the United States and the Seneca tribe?

(see the answer key)

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