Native American Struggle

Who began to settle on the Great Plains in the mid-1800s?

• European explorers

• Miners, ranchers, and farmers

• Industrial workers

• Railroad companies

What was the main source of food, clothing, shelter, and tools for the Plains people?

• Farming

• Trading with settlers

• Buffalo

• Fishing

What did the Indian Peace Commission recommend in 1867?

• Giving land back to the Native Americans

• Starting a war

• Moving all Native Americans to large reservations

• Building more forts

What was a major reason for the decline of the buffalo population?

• Disease

• Overhunting by Native Americans

• American hunters and railroad companies

• Natural disasters

What was the main role of women in the Plains people's societies?

• Hunting

• Raising children and preparing hides

• Trading

• Leading the band

What happened at Sand Creek in November 1864?

• Colonel John Chivington attacked the Cheyenne

• A battle between U.S. troops and Sioux warriors

• A large buffalo hunt

• A peace treaty was signed

Who refused to sell the Black Hills despite the U.S. government's attempts?

• Sitting Bull

• Red Cloud

• Geronimo

• Chief Joseph

What led to the U.S. Army's defeat at Little Bighorn?

• Lieutenant Colonel George Custer attacked thousands of warriors

• A surprise attack by settlers

• A natural disaster

• A betrayal by a Native American scout

What was the outcome for Chief Joseph and his people after their attempt to reach Canada?

• They were allowed to return to their original land

• They were given their land back

• They were taken to a reservation in Oklahoma

• They successfully settled in Canada

Who was the last Native American to surrender to U.S. forces?

• Crazy Horse

• Sitting Bull

• Chief Joseph

• Geronimo