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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Powder River Invasion.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What famous scout gains the trust of the Navajo?
(a) Meriweather Lewis
(b) Kit Carson
(c) Cochise
(d) Bat Masterson

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

3. Why did more federal troops come to the Colorado area in the mid to late 1860s?
(a) To hunt for Confederate soldiers
(b) To build a railroad
(c) To hunt down renegade indians
(d) To open up more forts

4. What is Manifest Destiny?
(a) The idea that the white man was destined to control from sea to shining sea
(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 Native Americans are the

5. How is Manuelito cheated in this event?
(a) The horse reins are cut
(b) His foot trail is longer
(c) His dueling gun is jammed
(d) His gun sights are changed

Short Answer Questions

1. Which tribe listed below was not living in the Southeast region of the US when their land was taken?

2. How does Little Crow die?

3. What Cheyennes warrior warns an Arapaho village of an impending attack by Connor's men?

4. What famous chief was leading the Navaho nation in 1860?

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

(see the answer key)

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