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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is sent to deal with the Kiowa Indians who are not obeying the orders given them?

2. What event caused problems for the Indians who were living in the Black Hills?

3. Where does Captain Jack move his tribe?

4. Where did Kintpuash's tribe live until after 1850?

5. What name is Kintpuash usually known by?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

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.

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