American West Test 1.1 Social and tribal structures and ways

The American West is the Two-Thirds of the USA that is west of the River

• Missouri

• Mississippi

• Mohawk

• Mackenzie

Which of these is the best description of the Great Plains?

• Thick woodland

• A mountain range

• A large grassland

• A wide desert

Look at this map showing the outline of the USA.  Which of the numbers is marking the area where the Great Plains could be found in the 1800s?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Decide whether statement is true or false: Plains Indians belonged to different tribes.

• True

• False

The bands had to obey the decisions of the council.

• True

• False

The tribes were at peace until white Americans began to cross the Plains.

• True

• False

Each tribe was divided into bands.

• True

• False

The bands within a tribe were always large.

• True

• False

What were Chiefs

•   Older, more experienced members of the tribe.

•   Leaders among the tribal bands.

• An experienced warrior who took the lead in battle.

• A chief who advised the tribal council on important decisions.

Who were the Elders

• Older, more experienced members of the tribe.

• Leaders among the tribal bands

• A chief who advised the tribal council on important decisions.

• A group of chiefs who met to make decisions for the tribe.