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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Red Cloud's War.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In 1868 what does Red Cloud do?
(a) Agrees to a peace treaty
(b) Leaves the Powder River territory
(c) Moves into Canada
(d) Attacks Fort Laramie

2. Who said, "When the white man comes in my country he leaves a trail of blood."?
(a) Red Cloud
(b) Roman Nose
(c) Crazy Horse
(d) Sitting Bull

3. How long does Little Crow's War last?
(a) 1 week
(b) 6 months
(c) 1 month
(d) 1 year

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

5. Why is a treaty not signed at Fort Laramie?
(a) The indians learn about a road planned for Powder River
(b) The indians are tricked by General Sherman
(c) The indians are incited by a speech by Sitting Bull
(d) The indians are massacred in the fort

Short Answer Questions

1. Despite the warning, Connor's men are able to kill about how many indians?

2. What was located between the Pecos mountains and the Rio Grande?

3. What fort is involved in Little Crow's War?

4. What US general declared war on the Navajo and Apache?

5. What is the name of a new road through Red Cloud's country?

(see the answer key)

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