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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. When Cochise is imprisoned for something he did not do what is his reaction?
(a) He escapes and moves to Mexico
(b) He has no reaction
(c) He escapes and kills three white men
(d) He attacks the court judge

2. What US general declared war on the Navajo and Apache?
(a) General Carleton
(b) General Sherman
(c) General Sheridan
(d) General Custer

3. How long does Red Cloud's war last?
(a) About 10 years
(b) About 1 month
(c) About 2 years
(d) About 6 months

4. What fort is involved in Little Crow's War?
(a) Fort Ridgely
(b) Fort Pierce
(c) Fort Apache
(d) The Alamo

5. The Navajo said of one white man, "his name reaches the sky." Who does this refer to?
(a) Kit Carson
(b) William Sherman
(c) George Custer
(d) William Sheridan

Short Answer Questions

1. What government position does Donehogawa hold?

2. Cochise dies in what year?

3. In 1868 what does Red Cloud do?

4. Why do the Sioux move into the Black Hills?

5. Where does the author, Dee Brown say the Indians learned their savage practices?

Short Essay Questions

1. Briefly explain who Mangas Colorado is?

2. What is the most significant event that follows the failed treaty conference?

3. What attitude does General Sheridan take towards the Indians and their way of life?

4. What happens at Sand Creek that has long lasting consequences?

5. How does Edward Wynkoop try to help the Indians?

6. Why was the way that Red Cloud traveled to Washington so ironic?

7. Why is life at Fort Sill so disliked by the Kiowa's?

8. What ultimately happens to Little Crow?

9. Why does Captain Jack refuse to live on the reservation?

10. What happened to the Nez Perces when they tried to move to Canada?

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