Land, Conflict, and Culture: The Struggle Between Native Americans and Settlers

The video discusses the westward expansion of white settlers and its impact on Native Americans. It covers the differing views on land use, the conflicts that arose, including the Indian Wars, and the government's attempts to resolve these issues through policies like the Dawes Act. The video also highlights the cultural and lifestyle changes forced upon Native Americans.

What is the primary focus of the session led by Mr. Snyder?

• The rise of modern technology

• The American Civil War

• The westward expansion of white settlers

• The industrial revolution

How did Native Americans traditionally view and use the land?

• As a sacred part of nature

• As a place for industrial development

• As a resource for wealth

• As a temporary settlement

What was the reaction of Native Americans to being forced onto reservations?

• They were content and adapted quickly

• They were unhappy and resisted

• They welcomed the change

• They immediately assimilated

What was the main reason for the Sand Creek Massacre?

• A dispute over trade agreements

• A conflict over religious practices

• An unprovoked attack by U.S. troops

• A misunderstanding over land ownership

Which battle involved Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse leading the Sioux against U.S. forces?

• The Fetterman Massacre

• The Sand Creek Massacre

• The Battle of Wounded Knee

• The Battle of Little Bighorn

What was the significance of the Wounded Knee Massacre?

• It was a victory for Native Americans

• It was a peaceful negotiation

• It was a successful assimilation effort

• It marked the end of the Indian Wars

What was the outcome of the Red River War?

• The expansion of the railroad

• A peace treaty with the Sioux

• The establishment of new reservations

• The defeat of the Southern Plains Indians

What was the purpose of the Dawes General Allotment Act?

• To establish new reservations

• To promote industrialization in the West

• To provide education to Native Americans

• To allocate land to individual Indian families

What was the intended outcome of the Dawes Act for younger Native Americans?

• To assimilate them into white society

• To encourage them to move to urban areas

• To train them as soldiers

• To preserve their traditional culture

What was the primary goal of the U.S. government's assimilation policy?

• To establish new reservations

• To preserve Native American cultures

• To relocate Native Americans to urban centers

• To integrate Native Americans into white society