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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. After his days in government, what does Donehogawa do?

2. What declaration did Colorado's governor, John Evans make?

3. Who said, "When the white man comes in my country he leaves a trail of blood."?

4. Which tribe listed below was not living in the Southeast region of the US when their land was taken?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain how the Black Hills help to delay the eventual destruction of the Planes Indians.

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

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

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

5. Why is Hancock relieved of his command?

6. What significant status does Standing Bear attain?

7. In what way is the story of Lean Bear similar to that of Little Crow?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What role did prejudice and a lack of understanding and appreciation of the Indian way of life play in the evolving policies of the white government during the years of struggle to remove the Indians so that whites could settle our country? Give examples and fully explain your answer.

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 the role of the various discoveries of gold, on the drive to remove the Indians. Give specific examples of the effects of each of the different gold rushes in American history.

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