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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Cochise's tribe is allowed to go live in what area?

2. What was the name by which many Indian tribes called Andrew Jackson?

3. Who are Red Cloud, Man Afraid of his Horses, and Dull Knife?

4. What fort is involved in Little Crow's War?

5. What fort do the Navajos attack in retaliation for troops destroying crops?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does General Hancock predict will lead to more whites intruding on Indian territory?

2. Why was important to get Indians such as Red Cloud, Dull Knife and Man Afraid of His Horses to sign any peace treaty?

3. Who is Hooker Jim?

4. What happens in 1858 that changes the status of the treaties between the Cheyennes and the white men?

5. Who is Kit Carson different from other soldiers who deal with the Navajos?

6. Who is the last of the Apache Chiefs?

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

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

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

10. Who is Captain Jack?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the basic tenets of the Ghost Dance religion. Why do you think this religion was seen as such a threat by whites? How did this religion help and/or hinder the plight of the Indians.

Essay Topic 2

Put yourself in the mindset of Army officials and explain why it was totally unacceptable to allow an Indian tribe like the Nez Perces to move off of the reservation and into Canada.

Essay Topic 3

At the same time the US government was dealing with the issue of how to deal with the Native American population, it was also dealing with the issue of slavery and racial issues involving the black population. Compare and contrast the way the US Government dealt with the Native American issues and issues with the black population.

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