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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 is Manifest Destiny?

2. Red Cloud and Dull Knife do what with James Sawyers?

3. Who is Cochise's father in law?

4. Which warrior refuses to attend thus stopping the talks?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Who were the "Laramie Loafers"?

2. Briefly describe the events surrounding the horse race between Chief Manuelito and the US soldier.

3. Why is Major Wynkoop important in this story?

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

5. What happens when some Cheyenne are allowed to leave the reservation in search of buffalo?

6. What happens to the Santee Sioux after the death of Little Crow?

7. What significant status does Standing Bear attain?

8. What ultimately happens to Little Crow?

9. What happens at Sand Creek that has long lasting consequences?

10. Who is Standing Bear?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the idea of Manifest Destiny and discuss how this idea played a part in the removal of all Indian civilizations.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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