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

Short Answer Questions

1. In 1885 who joins Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show?

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

3. How does Chief Santana die?

4. When does Geronimo die?

5. Who launches a campaign to move the Utes all the way to the Indian territory?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

How do you think the prevailing religious beliefs of a white culture which was predominantly Christian, effected the cultural ideas that resulted in the removal of the Native American tribes?

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