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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Sioux warriors force the soldiers to retreat to what fort?
(a) Fort Defiance
(b) Fort Snelling
(c) Fort Connor
(d) Fort Wise

2. Who is Cochise's father in law?
(a) Geronimo
(b) Manuelito
(c) Baja California
(d) Mangas Colorado

3. One of the Sioux's most famous warriors during the Powder River encounters goes by what name?
(a) Captain Jack
(b) Little Horse
(c) Roman Nose
(d) Chief Joseph

4. What white man tries to help the Cheyennes end their conflict with the soldiers?
(a) Kit Carson
(b) John Bent
(c) William Sherman
(d) George Custer

5. Most of the Apache have moved to reservations or have left Arizona by what year?
(a) 1805
(b) 1875
(c) 1850
(d) 1895

Short Answer Questions

1. In 1865 what US General was preparing a new military initiative against the Indians near the Black Hills?

2. What is the name of a new road through Red Cloud's country?

3. Who does Roman Nose specifically refuse to meet with?

4. How long does Red Cloud's war last?

5. What did the relocation of the Cherokee to Oklahoma become known as?

Short Essay Questions

1. What ultimately happens to Little Crow?

2. What is particularly ominous about the intentions of General Connor?

3. Briefly describe why Cheyennes are continually leaving the reservation?

4. How does Custer deal with the Kiowa Indians?

5. Why did Parker not remain in his governmental position?

6. What tactic does the US Army employ to try to get the Navajo Indians to move to the reservation?

7. Briefly explain who Mangas Colorado is?

8. How do the Indians of the Plains misinterpret their success over the Bluecoats along the Powder River?

9. What happens to the Santee Sioux after the death of Little Crow?

10. Why does a treaty not become a reality?

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