social studies

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Why did Black Kettle and other Native leaders believe they were under U.S. protection at Sand Creek?

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They had been promised safety by U.S. officials.

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The Sand Creek Massacre: Chief Black Kettle used which signals to show peaceful intent during the attack?

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Raised a white flag and an American flag

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The Sand Creek Massacre: Congress later concluded that Colonel Chivington’s actions were:

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a brutal and unjustified massacre.

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Why might the Sand Creek Massacre be seen as a betrayal by the U.S. government?

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The government had promised protection to the Native Americans but allowed the attack to happen.

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How was the Second Treaty of Fort Laramie broken after gold was discovered in the Black Hills?

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The U.S. government allowed settlers to enter Sioux land after gold was found.

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Why did Custer decide to attack at Little Bighorn instead of waiting for reinforcements?

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He underestimated the strength of the Native American forces.

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The Native American Resistance: This battle was different from most U.S.–Native conflicts in terms of outcome because:

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The Native Americans won a significant victory.

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The Native American Resistance: Even though the Sioux and Cheyenne won battles, they were forced to surrender due to what larger challenges?

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Loss of land, resources, and overwhelming U.S. military force

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The purpose of the Dawes Act was to:

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divide Native American land into individual allotments, reducing tribal land ownership

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Why did many Native Americans struggle to succeed on the land they were allotted?

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They lacked resources and support to farm unfamiliar land.