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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The War to Save the Buffalo.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Wdewkantons, the Wahpetons, the Wahpekutes, and the Sissetons make up what Indian nation?
(a) the Apache
(b) The Comanche
(c) The Santee Sioux
(d) The Navajo

2. Red Cloud and Dull Knife do what with James Sawyers?
(a) Kill and mutilate him
(b) Make him an honorary member of their tribe
(c) Run him out of their territory
(d) Sign a temporary treaty

3. What fort is involved in Little Crow's War?
(a) Fort Ridgely
(b) The Alamo
(c) Fort Apache
(d) Fort Pierce

4. Who is Cochise's father in law?
(a) Geronimo
(b) Manuelito
(c) Mangas Colorado
(d) Baja California

5. The Sioux warriors force the soldiers to retreat to what fort?
(a) Fort Defiance
(b) Fort Snelling
(c) Fort Wise
(d) Fort Connor

Short Answer Questions

1. In 1865 what US General was preparing a new military initiative against the Indians near the Black Hills?

2. In 1868 the Cheyenne, Kiowa, Arapaho, and Comanche are ordered to do what?

3. What Kiowa chief eventually leads the tribe off of the reservation?

4. The great Cheyennes warriors are called what?

5. What is the result of Hancock's actions?

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