Native American Policies and History

The video explores the history of Native Americans from pre-colonization to the end of the Plains Wars. It discusses the impact of British and American colonization, the Plains Wars, key massacres, and the eventual assimilation policies. The video highlights the struggles and resilience of Native Americans, the loss of land, and the cultural changes imposed by assimilation efforts.

What was the primary reason for the initial displacement of Native American tribes before the United States became a country?

• The arrival of Columbus

• British colonization

• The discovery of gold

• The formation of the United States

How did the westward expansion of white settlers impact the buffalo population?

• It increased the buffalo population

• It led to the domestication of buffalo

• It had no impact on the buffalo population

• It caused a significant decline in the buffalo population

What was the purpose of the Fort Laramie and Fort Atkinson treaties?

• To promote buffalo hunting

• To end the Civil War

• To create the reservation system

• To establish trade routes

Who were the Buffalo Soldiers?

• Native American warriors

• Former slaves serving in the US Army

• Buffalo hunters

• White settlers

What was the significance of the Battle of Little Bighorn?

• It led to the signing of a peace treaty

• It was a significant defeat for General Custer

• It marked the end of the Plains Wars

• It was a major victory for the US Army

Which Native American leader famously said, 'I will fight no more forever'?

• Geronimo

• Chief Joseph

• Crazy Horse

• Sitting Bull

What was the purpose of the Carlisle Indian School?

• To preserve Native American culture

• To assimilate Native Americans into white society

• To teach Native Americans about agriculture

• To train Native Americans as soldiers

What was the Dawes Act of 1887 designed to do?

• Preserve Native American languages

• End the reservation system

• Promote Native American self-governance

• Assimilate Native Americans by allotting land

What was the Indian New Deal of 1934 intended to encourage?

• Establishment of local self-government

• Assimilation into white society

• Expansion of reservations

• Termination of Native American tribes

What was a major criticism of the assimilation policies towards Native Americans?

• They respected Native American culture

• They were too lenient

• They provided too much land to Native Americans

• They aimed to erase Native American culture