Flashcard 8/21

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Why did the United States government create Indian reservations?

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To bring Native Americans under U.S. government control

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How did barbed wire impact Native American life on the frontier?

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It prevented Native Americans from roaming freely.

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What was the primary economic impact of buffalo hunting in the late 19th century?

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Buffalo hides became a valuable commodity

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Why did white settlers view Native Americans as 'backward'? Options: They did not have permanent settlements, They did not have written languages, They wore different clothing, They shared tribal property

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They did not have permanent settlements

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What was the purpose of the Ghost Dance Religion?

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To restore Native American lands and way of life

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How did the Homestead Act impact Native American territories?

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It made lands available to settlers on Native American territories.

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What happened to Native Americans at Wounded Knee?

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About 300 Lakota were killed after surrendering.

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How did the buffalo's disappearance impact Native American life?

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They lost a critical resource for survival.