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

Short Answer Questions

1. What chief works to keep the Indians in the Black Hills at peace with the soldiers?

2. How many soldiers survived Custer's Last Stand?

3. Who is the founder of the Ghost Dance religion?

4. What does Captain Jack do to Canby?

5. What ruling does a court make concerning Standing Bear?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Explain the role of the buffalo in the Plains Indian way of life. Compare and contrast the view of the importance of the buffalo in white civilization and in the Indian culture.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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