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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Along what trail did the army plan to build a fort in 1866?

2. Where did Red Cloud make what the author calls a "splendid" speech?

3. At the Battle of Washita, what tune did Custer have the band play?

4. How much would the extra cavalry offered by Terry have increased Custer's fighting strength?

5. Who is humiliated by the Crow at Rosebud?

Short Essay Questions

1. Crazy Horse becomes a leader of a band of Sioux in Chapter 20. Explain what this means.

2. By the spring of 1866, what progress has been made on the railroads, and what are the future plans?

3. According to the author, what was the first time that Crazy Horse's actions affected Custer?

4. What did General Sherman hope to have happen when he pushed for the 1868 peace treaty with the Sioux?

5. Describe Red Cloud in 1866 and what makes him a good leader.

6. According to the author, what mistakes did Custer make at the Battle of Little Bighorn?

7. Why was Custer's desertion rate in Kansas so high?

8. How does E.B. Taylor induce Indian leaders to sign treaties?

9. What did the government mean about "civilization" in the Treaty of 1868?

10. What was the real purpose of inviting Red Cloud, Spotted Tail, and other Indian leaders to Washington in 1870?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

At the Battle at Rosebud, Crazy Horse tells his men, "It's a good day to die." This phrase has often been repeated by others. What do you think Crazy Horse meant? Are there other possible meanings?

Essay Topic 2

Both Crazy Horse and Custer came from patriarchal societies. Discuss the effect this had on both men.

Essay Topic 3

Custer insists on having Libbie with him, willing to expose her to dangers, yet Custer issued orders that if Libbie was captured by Indians, she should be shot dead. According to the author,"a psychiatrist might be tempted to speculate that he loved his image of Libbie's purity more than he love Libbie herself." Write on this topic, including your opinion and facts supporting your opinion.

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