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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The first great protest was held in 1968 by the __________ Indians.
(a) Apache.
(b) Cherokee.
(c) Gallup.
(d) Mohawk.

2. In Chapter 1, why was the publication of the National Indian Youth Council's pamphlet considered a monumental event?
(a) It became mandatory reading.
(b) It involved the younger generation.
(c) It was banned in every American high school.
(d) It was written by fifth graders.

3. In Chapter 2, what brought even more attention to the American Indians?
(a) Memorial Day.
(b) Civil Rights Movement.
(c) Equal Rights Movement.
(d) Columbus Day.

4. What was the reason for most Indian protests?
(a) Territorial boundaries.
(b) Tribal attire.
(c) Disputes among tribes.
(d) The violation of government treaties.

5. How did large groups of whites defile Indian burial grounds?
(a) Robbing the graves.
(b) Burning the area.
(c) Posting offensive posters.
(d) Painting the tombstones.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the Gold Rush cause the American Indians to do?

2. In Chapter3, ecologists tried to turn attention away from the Civil Rights Movement by turning attention to what?

3. Why do some Americans object to the term "Native Americans"?

4. In Chapter 1, why were many Indians arrested illegally?

5. What group accused the Gallup Chamber of Commerce of holding a Gallup ceremony in which Indians were not allowed to participate?

(see the answer key)

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