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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Powder River Invasion.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What declaration did Colorado's governor, John Evans make?
(a) It was illegal for any indian to reside in Colorado
(b) It was legal for any soldier to kill any indian
(c) It was illegal for any indian to kill any white man
(d) It was legal for any white man to kill any hostile indian

2. At what location are most of the Cheyennes Indians massacred?
(a) Sand Creek
(b) Washita
(c) Little Big Horn
(d) Red Rock

3. What event led to a widespread invasion of the West by white men?
(a) Oklahoma Claims
(b) Lewis and Clark Expedition
(c) Cattle Drives
(d) California Gold rush

4. What white man tries to help the Cheyennes end their conflict with the soldiers?
(a) George Custer
(b) Kit Carson
(c) John Bent
(d) William Sherman

5. How does Little Crow die?
(a) He is taken to Washington and killled by a firing squad
(b) He is starved to death
(c) He is hanged for his war crimes
(d) He is killed while looking for food

Short Answer Questions

1. Who turns their backs on John Bent?

2. The Arapahos scatter and join in with some Sioux Indians, their total number is about how many warriors?

3. What event brought in an unexpected influx of white men to Colorado in 1858?

4. What General led the Cherokee relocation?

5. What Indian chief always carried a flag and medals from President Lincoln because he thought that these would protect him?

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