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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. What event in January of 1863 causes Cochise to go back on the war path?
(a) The murder of his wife
(b) He is recaptured and imprisoned
(c) He is lied to at a treaty conference
(d) The capture and death of Mangus Colorado

2. Under what President did Donehogawa serve?
(a) Jackson
(b) Lincoln
(c) Grant
(d) Johnson

3. What Cheyennes chief tries to negotiate a truce in the increasing conflict?
(a) Sitting Bull
(b) Crazy Horse
(c) Black Kettle
(d) Lean Bear

4. Why is a treaty not signed at Fort Laramie?
(a) The indians are tricked by General Sherman
(b) The indians learn about a road planned for Powder River
(c) The indians are incited by a speech by Sitting Bull
(d) The indians are massacred in the fort

5. What event does Manuelito challenge a US officer to compete in?
(a) A foot race
(b) A duel
(c) A shooting match
(d) A horse race

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Donehogawa's critics think he should be removed from office?

2. In 1865 the US government sends what group to the Missouri river basin?

3. The Wdewkantons, the Wahpetons, the Wahpekutes, and the Sissetons make up what Indian nation?

4. How long does Little Crow's War last?

5. What important document did Donehogawa write?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to most of the Apaches after the death of Cochise?

2. Briefly describe what caused the peace to breakdown between the Indians in the Black Hills and the whites in 1874.

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

4. How did European ideas about land ownership and the sovereignty of the crown conflict with the Native American ideas about the use of the land?

5. What is Indian agent Meeker's solution for the Ute Indians?

6. Why does a treaty not become a reality?

7. Why is General George Crook important in the history of Indian affairs?

8. Why did Columbus call Native Americans "Indios"?

9. How does the way Red Cloud deals with the Sawyer party contrast with the intentions of General Connor?

10. Who is Captain Jack?

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