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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. When does Geronimo die?

4. What name is Kintpuash usually known by?

5. Where does Custer's last stand take place?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Relate the events of at least one Indian massacre of whites, and at least one white massacre of Native Americans. In each case how do you think the killers found justification for their actions? Which side was more justified in the actions you chose? Explain your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Explain how the events surrounding the battle of the Little Big Horn brought about the closing chapter on the fate of the Plains Indians.

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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