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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. What Indian chief always carried a flag and medals from President Lincoln because he thought that these would protect him?

2. Cochise's tribe is offered protection at what fort?

3. Along what river does Red Cloud want his people to reside?

4. What white man tries to help the Cheyennes end their conflict with the soldiers?

5. What Cheyennes chief tries to negotiate a truce in the increasing conflict?

Short Essay Questions

1. What turned Cochise from a peaceful Indian to a notorious renegade?

2. What did Roman Nose promise concerning stagecoaches in his territory?

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

4. Who is Edward R. S. Canby?

5. Why is Hancock relieved of his command?

6. How does the repeated government actions establishing "permanent Indian territory" characterize a deep rooted problem with relationships between the United States and and the Indian tribes?

7. What does Sitting Bull do that leads to several years of peace with the white man?

8. Who is Standing Bear?

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

10. Briefly summarize Little Crow's War.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain why you believe it was or was not ultimately in the Native American's best interest to adapt to the white man's way of living? Give examples to support your position and fully explain your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Explain how the willingness of Indians to help struggling settlers actually led to the ultimate removal of the Indians. Give examples of specific tribes which help whites only to be removed by the whites at a later date.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the important role the railroad played in the growing movement to remove the Indian populations.

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