Indian Wars and the 10th Cavalry

The video explores the Indian Wars, focusing on the Battle of Bear Valley in 1918, which marked the last conflict between the US Army and Native Americans. The battle was a result of a mistaken identity during a skirmish with the Yaki tribe, who were in conflict with the Mexican government. The video highlights the historical significance of this event as the end of the Indian Wars, which officially concluded with the Indian Citizenship Act of 1924.

What event is often considered the end of the Indian Wars?

• The start of World War I

• The signing of the Indian Citizenship Act

• The massacre at Wounded Knee

• The Battle of Bear Valley

Which regiment was known as the Buffalo Soldiers?

• The 7th Cavalry

• The 1st Infantry

• The 10th Cavalry

• The 9th Cavalry

Why was the 10th Cavalry stationed at the Arizona-Mexico border in 1918?

• To fight in World War I

• To defend against Native American tribes

• To train new recruits

• To guard the border during a regional conflict

What was the primary goal of the Yaki tribe in their conflict with the Mexican government?

• To gain independence

• To end the Mexican Revolution

• To acquire more land

• To form an alliance with the U.S.

What was one reason the U.S. got involved in the Yaki conflict?

• The Yaki were attacking American towns

• The Yaki were illegally transporting weapons

• The Yaki were blocking trade routes

• The Yaki were allied with Germany

What incident led the 10th Cavalry to mobilize against the Yaki?

• A Yaki attack on a U.S. fort

• A report of a stolen horse

• A cattleman reported a killed cow

• A Yaki raid on a nearby town

What was the outcome of the skirmish at Bear Valley?

• The Yaki surrendered immediately

• The Yaki defeated the 10th Cavalry

• The 10th Cavalry captured 11 Yaki

• Both sides suffered heavy casualties

What was the significance of the Battle of Bear Valley?

• It led to the signing of a peace treaty

• It was the first battle of World War I

• It marked the end of the Indian Wars

• It was the largest battle in Arizona

When did the Indian Wars officially end?

• 1924

• 1930

• 1918

• 1925

What did the Indian Citizenship Act of 1924 signify?

• The start of a new war

• The official end of the Indian Wars

• The beginning of World War II

• The end of Native American resistance