Native American Flashcard

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What was the primary purpose of the Dawes Act of 1887?

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To assimilate Native Americans into American society by allotting them individual plots of land

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Which Native American leader is known for his famous surrender speech, stating, "I will fight no more forever"? (Think about who wanted to go to Canada.)

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Chief Joseph

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What was the Ghost Dance movement primarily associated with?

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A religious movement that promised the return of the buffalo and the disappearance of white settlers

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Who was the Native American leader that played a significant role in the Battle of Little Bighorn?

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Sitting Bull

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What was the primary goal of the Carlisle Indian School?

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To assimilate Native American children into American culture

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Which event is known as the last major conflict between the U.S. Army and Native Americans?

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Wounded Knee Massacre

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Who was Ely S. Parker?

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A Native American who served as a Union Army officer and was the first Native American Commissioner of Indian Affairs

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What was the significance of the Sand Creek Massacre?

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It was a massacre where a peaceful village of Cheyenne and Arapaho was attacked by the Colorado militia.

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What does the term "sovereign" mean in the context of Native American tribes?

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The tribes have the right to govern themselves within U.S. borders

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Who was George Custer, and what is he best known for?

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A U.S. Army officer known for his defeat at the Battle of Little Bighorn