Sioux Tribes History | Lakota Dakota Nakota | Native American Documentary

The video explores the history of the Sioux tribes, their origins, cultural beliefs, and societal structures. It covers their interactions with other tribes and European settlers, highlighting significant conflicts and wars. The narrative progresses through the 19th century, detailing the Sioux's resistance to encroachment and the impact of treaties. The 20th century section discusses the cultural revival and the American Indian Movement, emphasizing the Sioux's ongoing struggle for rights and recognition.

What was the primary cultural prophet of the Sioux known for introducing?

• The Seven Sacred Rites and the Sacred Pipe

• The Seven Council Fires

• The Ghost Dance

• The Great Spirit

Which tribes did the Sioux frequently raid, leading them to ally with the US military?

• Lakota and Nakota

• Cree and Assiniboine

• Mandan, Arkara, Hadaza, and Pawnee

• Ojibwa and Potawatomi

What was the outcome of the Fort Laramie Treaty of 1868?

• It granted Red Cloud's demand for abandoning the Bozeman forts.

• It resulted in the largest mass execution in American history.

• It allowed the Sioux to expand their territory.

• It led to the discovery of gold in the Black Hills.

What event marked the last major victory for the Sioux warriors?

• The signing of the Fort Laramie Treaty

• The Battle of Little Bighorn

• The Ghost Dance movement

• The Wounded Knee Massacre

What was the purpose of the Ghost Dance movement?

• To establish peace with European settlers

• To bring back the old world and remove whites from the plains

• To create alliances with other tribes

• To negotiate new treaties with the US government

What was the goal of the boarding schools established for Native American children?

• To preserve Native American cultures

• To assimilate Native American children into American society

• To teach Native American languages

• To provide advanced education in traditional lifestyles

What was the significance of the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934?

• It promoted cultural assimilation of Native Americans.

• It ended land allotment and recognized tribal governments.

• It encouraged Native Americans to move to urban areas.

• It banned all Native American religious practices.

What was the outcome of the Wounded Knee Siege in 1973?

• It ended with the occupation of the town for 71 days.

• It led to the recognition of tribal rights.

• It caused the Sioux to accept reparations for the Black Hills.

• It resulted in the death of Sitting Bull.

What was the ruling of the Supreme Court regarding the Black Hills in 1980?

• The Sioux accepted the money for the Black Hills.

• The Sioux were awarded over $100 million in reparations.

• The Black Hills were returned to the Sioux.

• The land was legally taken by the government.

What was the estimated population of Sioux descent in the early 21st century?

• 100,000 individuals

• 150,000 individuals

• 170,000 individuals

• 200,000 individuals