Civil War and Native American Alliances

The video explores the Civil War's impact on Indian Territory, particularly Oklahoma. It highlights the alliances between the Five Civilized Tribes and the Confederacy, key battles like Round Mountain and Honey Springs, and the strategic movements of Union and Confederate forces. The narrative also covers the Union's efforts to reclaim Oklahoma and the significant role of Native American tribes in the conflict.

What event marked the beginning of the Civil War in 1861?

• The Battle of Gettysburg

• The firing on Fort Sumter

• The signing of the Emancipation Proclamation

• The election of Abraham Lincoln

Which tribes were known as the Five Civilized Tribes in Oklahoma?

• Hopi, Zuni, Pueblo, Ute, Shoshone

• Iroquois, Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga

• Cherokee, Choctaw, Chickasaw, Creek, Seminole

• Apache, Navajo, Sioux, Cheyenne, Comanche

Why did the Five Civilized Tribes align with the Confederacy?

• They were promised independence

• They shared economic and cultural ties with the South

• They wanted to expand their territory

• They were forced by the Union

Who led the Union Indians of the Cherokee, Creek, and Seminole tribes?

• Apophis Ahola

• Douglas Cooper

• Stand Watie

• Albert Pike

What was the outcome of the Battle of Round Mountain?

• No significant outcome

• Union victory

• Confederate victory

• Stalemate

What was the significance of the Battle of Pea Ridge?

• It was the first battle involving Native American troops

• It was a major Confederate victory

• It marked the end of the Civil War

• It was a decisive Union victory that helped secure Missouri

What strategic move did General Blunt make after the Union victory at Pea Ridge?

• He signed a treaty with the Confederacy

• He attacked Fort Sumter

• He organized Union Indians to retake Oklahoma

• He retreated to Kansas

Which battle is considered the Gettysburg of the West?

• Battle of Locust Grove

• Battle of Pea Ridge

• Battle of Round Mountain

• Battle of Honey Springs

What was the outcome of the Battle of Locust Grove?

• Union victory

• Confederate victory

• No significant outcome

• Stalemate

What was the result of the Union's efforts at Honey Springs?

• Confederate forces were pushed out of northeastern Oklahoma

• A peace treaty was signed

• The battle ended in a stalemate

• Union forces were defeated