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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. Cochise's tribe is allowed to go live in what area?

2. Where does Red Cloud deliver an address on Indian rights?

3. What did the relocation of the Cherokee to Oklahoma become known as?

4. News of what event angers Roman Nose?

5. How many Indian nations comprised the Iroquios?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Wovoka and why is he important?

2. In what way is the story of Lean Bear similar to that of Little Crow?

3. Why is Wounded Knee significant?

4. Briefly explain who Mangas Colorado is?

5. Why did many Indian tribes side with England during the Revolutionary War and again in the War of 1812?

6. Briefly describe why Cheyennes are continually leaving the reservation?

7. Why is life at Fort Sill so disliked by the Kiowa's?

8. Why does Captain Jack refuse to live on the reservation?

9. What is the most significant event that follows the failed treaty conference?

10. Why was the way that Red Cloud traveled to Washington so ironic?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How do you think the prevailing religious beliefs of a white culture which was predominantly Christian, effected the cultural ideas that resulted in the removal of the Native American tribes?

Essay Topic 2

Select three white governmental leaders who truly sought to treat the Indians fairly. For each individual give a brief account of his role in dealing with the Indians and then explain why he was or was not successful in his attempts.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the important role the railroad played in the growing movement to remove the Indian populations.

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