#1
What was the Dawes Act of 1887 designed to accomplish?
Promote tribal self-governance and break up tribal land into individual plots
ExplanationPromotion of tribal self-governance and land division.
#2
Which U.S. President signed the Indian Removal Act into law in 1830?
Andrew Jackson
ExplanationU.S. President who signed Indian Removal Act.
#3
What role did the California Gold Rush of 1849 play in the displacement of Native American communities?
It sparked a wave of westward migration, impacting Native lands
ExplanationSparked westward migration, impacting Native lands.
#4
What role did the American Indian Movement (AIM) play in the 20th century Native American rights movement?
It focused on tribal self-governance and activism
ExplanationFocus on tribal self-governance and activism.
#5
Which Native American leader is known for his involvement in the Red Power movement during the 1960s and 1970s?
Dennis Banks
ExplanationLeader in Red Power movement during 1960s-1970s.
#6
Who was the prominent Native American leader during the 19th century known for resisting U.S. expansion?
Sitting Bull
ExplanationLeader resisting U.S. expansion in the 19th century.
#7
What was the purpose of the Indian Removal Act of 1830?
To relocate Native American tribes to west of the Mississippi River
ExplanationAct relocating Native American tribes westward.
#8
Which Native American tribe is associated with the Battle of Little Bighorn?
Sioux
ExplanationTribe associated with Battle of Little Bighorn.
#9
Which Native American woman played a key role in advocating for indigenous rights and suffrage during the 19th century?
Sarah Winnemucca
ExplanationKey advocate for indigenous rights and suffrage.
#10
What was the impact of the Buffalo Soldiers on the western frontier in the late 19th century?
They were African American soldiers who served in the western frontier, contributing to westward expansion
ExplanationAfrican American soldiers contributing to westward expansion.
#11
What was the significance of the Fort Laramie Treaty of 1868?
It established the reservation system for Native Americans
ExplanationEstablishment of reservation system for Native Americans.
#12
Which event is known as the Trail of Tears?
The forced relocation of Native Americans to reservations
ExplanationForced relocation of Native Americans to reservations.
#13
Who authored the 1832 decision in Worcester v. Georgia, asserting tribal sovereignty?
John Marshall
ExplanationAuthor of decision asserting tribal sovereignty.
#14
What was the impact of the Ghost Dance movement on Native American communities in the late 19th century?
It revitalized Native American cultures and inspired hope
ExplanationRevitalization of Native American cultures and hope.
#15
What was the significance of the Wounded Knee Massacre in 1890?
It triggered renewed hostilities between Native Americans and the U.S. Army
ExplanationTriggered renewed hostilities between Native Americans and U.S. Army.
#16
Which U.S. policy aimed to eradicate traditional Native American practices and assimilate them into mainstream American culture?
Dawes Act
ExplanationPolicy to assimilate Native Americans into mainstream culture.
#17
Who led the Nez Perce during their attempt to flee to Canada in 1877, known as the Nez Perce War?
Chief Joseph
ExplanationLeader of Nez Perce during attempt to flee to Canada.