Unit 1 US History 11 Vocab

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Grassland in west-central U.S.

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Great Plains

Front

Sioux agreed to live on a reservation along the Missouri River, providing a temporary halt to warfare.

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The Treaty of Fort Laramie

Front

Leader of the Hunkpapa Sioux who led them at Little Bighorn

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Sitting Bull

Front

Colonel who led troops at Little Big Horn and died:

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George A. Custer

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A plan for Native Americans to adopt white culture.

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Assimilation

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Broke up reservations, giving 160 acres to each household head and 80 acres to unmarried adults.

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Dawes Act

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Brought the Indian wars to an end; 300 unarmed Native Americans slaughtered

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The Battle of Wounded Knee

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Sturdy, short-tempered breed from southern Spain, hardy, travels far with little water, lives on grass.

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Longhorn

Answer explanation

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Major cattle route from San Antonio, TX, through OK to KS.

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Chisholm Trail

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Overland transport of animals lasting about three months.

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Long Drive