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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. Why do the Sioux move into the Black Hills?

3. At what fort did several Indian tribes sign a treaty reducing their lands?

4. One of the Sioux's most famous warriors during the Powder River encounters goes by what name?

5. The great Cheyennes warriors are called what?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does a treaty not become a reality?

2. Who is Hooker Jim?

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

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

5. What event in 1855 leads to the collapse of the peace that existed between the Nez Perces and the whites?

6. Why was the election of U. S. Grant seen as a good thing for in plight of the American Indians?

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

8. Briefly explain who Mangas Colorado is?

9. Who is Edward R. S. Canby?

10. Briefly define Manifest Destiny?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the role the Eastern Indian tribes played in the American Revolution. How did this role effect the way in which they were seen and treated after the War was over? Why do you think the Indians chose the role you described?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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.

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