Native Americans and US Government in the West Quiz

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12th Grade
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Lauren Byassee
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the dominant government policy toward Native Americans in the 1830s?
Assimilation to American society
Indian Removal Act
Indian Appropriations Act
Dawes Act of 1887
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Under the Treaty of Fort Laramie of 1851, which tribes were guaranteed their land in Colorado?
Cheyenne and Sioux
Arapaho and Cheyenne
Black Kettle and other leaders
Sioux and Arapaho
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What event led to the Sand Creek Massacre in which US forces attacked and killed Cheyenne and Arapaho Native Americans?
Civil War
Treaty of Fort Laramie
Indian Appropriations Act
Gold discovery in Colorado
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the overall purpose of the Indian Boarding Schools?
Preserve Native American culture
Promote tribal independence
Assimilate Native American children into White American society
Provide higher education for Native Americans
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happened at Wounded Knee?
A successful uprising by Native American tribes against US forces
A massacre of Native American men, women, and children by US troops
A negotiation for the return of Native American lands
A peace treaty was signed between the US Government and Native American tribes
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the Ghost Dance and how did misunderstandings about it contribute to conflict?
A dance performed by US soldiers to mock Native American traditions
A religious movement that was misunderstood as a call to arms by the US Government
A traditional Native American celebration that promoted peace and unity
A form of entertainment for Native American children
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to Luther Standing Bear, how were Native Americans impacted by the Indian Boarding Schools?
They were empowered to lead their tribes into the future
They were forced to abandon their culture and language
They were given the chance to preserve their traditions
They were provided with quality education and opportunities
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