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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What famous scout gains the trust of the Navajo?
(a) Kit Carson
(b) Cochise
(c) Meriweather Lewis
(d) Bat Masterson

3. Who receives the credit for naming Native Americans "Indians?"
(a) John Cabot
(b) Christopher Columbus
(c) Marco Polo
(d) Andrew Jackson

4. One of the leaders of the Sioux warriors is a Hunkpapa chief named what?
(a) Red Cloud
(b) Little Horse
(c) Sitting Bull
(d) Dull Knife

5. What is the name of a new road through Red Cloud's country?
(a) Donnor trail
(b) Chishom trail
(c) Bozeman road
(d) Buncombe Turnpike

Short Answer Questions

1. Who turns their backs on John Bent?

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

3. What is the most infamous battle of Red Cloud's war?

4. When the white men first appeared what was Cochise's attitude?

5. What event in January of 1863 causes Cochise to go back on the war path?

Short Essay Questions

1. Briefly explain why Kicking Bird is important?

2. Who is Standing Bear?

3. Who is Edward R. S. Canby?

4. Briefly define Manifest Destiny?

5. What happened to the Nez Perces when they tried to move to Canada?

6. What happens to most of the Apaches after the death of Cochise?

7. What happens at Sand Creek that has long lasting consequences?

8. Why is Hancock relieved of his command?

9. What significant status does Standing Bear attain?

10. How does Custer deal with the Kiowa Indians?

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