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Native American History in the Late 19th Century Quiz

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4. Which Native American tribe is known for their impressive horsemanship and played a significant role in the Plains Indian Wars?

Comanche

Explanation

Comanche, known for horsemanship, played a key role in Plains Indian Wars.

10. The Battle of Little Bighorn in 1876 involved the defeat of U.S. forces led by which prominent military officer?

George Custer

Explanation

Battle of Little Bighorn involved the defeat of U.S. forces led by George Custer.

15. What role did the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) play in the late 19th century concerning Native American affairs?

Implementing assimilation policies

Explanation

BIA played a role in implementing assimilation policies.

16. Which Native American tribe is known for the skillful creation of intricate and colorful beadwork?

Navajo

Explanation

Navajo tribe is known for skillful beadwork creation.

1. Who was the famous Native American leader during the late 19th century known for his resistance against the U.S. government's policies?

Sitting Bull

Explanation

Sitting Bull resisted U.S. government policies in the late 19th century.

2. Which event in 1890 marked the end of the Indian Wars and is considered a tragic event in Native American history?

Wounded Knee Massacre

Explanation

Wounded Knee Massacre marked the tragic end of the Indian Wars in 1890.

6. In 1889, the Oklahoma Land Run opened up unassigned lands for settlement. What nickname was given to the individuals who participated in this event?

Sooners

Explanation

Participants in the 1889 Oklahoma Land Run were nicknamed Sooners.

8. What was the purpose of the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934?

To restore tribal self-government and tribal land

Explanation

Indian Reorganization Act aimed to restore tribal self-government and land.

11. What was the purpose of the Carlisle Indian Industrial School, founded in 1879?

To provide vocational and academic education for Native American children

Explanation

Carlisle Indian Industrial School aimed to provide education for Native American children.

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3. What was the purpose of the Dawes Act of 1887?

To assimilate Native Americans into mainstream American society

Explanation

Dawes Act aimed to assimilate Native Americans into mainstream society.

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5. The Ghost Dance movement, which emerged in the late 19th century, was associated with which Native American tribe?

Sioux

Explanation

Ghost Dance movement was associated with the Sioux tribe.

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7. Which federal law, passed in 1882, prohibited the practice of traditional Native American religious ceremonies such as the Sun Dance?

Religious Freedom Restoration Act

Explanation

1882 law prohibited traditional Native American religious ceremonies.

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9. Which Native American woman played a crucial role as an advocate for tribal sovereignty and civil rights in the mid-20th century?

Wilma Mankiller

Explanation

Wilma Mankiller advocated for tribal sovereignty and civil rights.

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12. The Nez Perce War of 1877 is associated with the efforts of Chief Joseph to resist relocation. Which U.S. general pursued the Nez Perce during this conflict?

Oliver O. Howard

Explanation

General Oliver O. Howard pursued the Nez Perce during the 1877 war.

Native American History in the Late 19th Century Quiz

4. Which Native American tribe is known for their impressive horsemanship and played a significant role in the Plains Indian Wars?

10. The Battle of Little Bighorn in 1876 involved the defeat of U.S. forces led by which prominent military officer?

15. What role did the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) play in the late 19th century concerning Native American affairs?

16. Which Native American tribe is known for the skillful creation of intricate and colorful beadwork?

1. Who was the famous Native American leader during the late 19th century known for his resistance against the U.S. government's policies?

2. Which event in 1890 marked the end of the Indian Wars and is considered a tragic event in Native American history?

6. In 1889, the Oklahoma Land Run opened up unassigned lands for settlement. What nickname was given to the individuals who participated in this event?

8. What was the purpose of the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934?

11. What was the purpose of the Carlisle Indian Industrial School, founded in 1879?

3. What was the purpose of the Dawes Act of 1887?

5. The Ghost Dance movement, which emerged in the late 19th century, was associated with which Native American tribe?

7. Which federal law, passed in 1882, prohibited the practice of traditional Native American religious ceremonies such as the Sun Dance?

9. Which Native American woman played a crucial role as an advocate for tribal sovereignty and civil rights in the mid-20th century?

12. The Nez Perce War of 1877 is associated with the efforts of Chief Joseph to resist relocation. Which U.S. general pursued the Nez Perce during this conflict?

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