Wars in West Test Review

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What did Sioux lifestyle on the plains revolve around? Options: Attacking settlers on Oregon Trail, Powder River, Black Hills Gold, Buffalo

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Buffalo

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Who was the leader of the U.S. Army, 7th Calvary in the Battle of Little Bighorn?

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George Armstrong Custer

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What was built in the 1860s to encourage the economy and US population to expand westward? Options: California Trail, Transcontinental Railroad, Valley Forge, Trail of Tears

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Transcontinental Railroad

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Who was the "military" leader of the Sioux?

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Crazy Horse

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This 2,000 mile journey, starting for the most part in Independence, Missouri; gave settlers the opportunity for a new life. They often traveled in Wagon Trains, and it's famous enough to have its own computer game.

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Oregon Trail

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Who was the Sioux chief known for inspiring the resistance to reservations and defeating Custer at Little Bighorn in 1876?

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Sitting Bull

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This was the last major victory for Native Americans in Plains Indians Wars. Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse lead the Sioux defeating George Custer and the U.S. 7th Calvary.

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Battle of the Little Bighorn

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What was the name for areas of federal land set aside for Native Americans?

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Reservations

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Which of the following gave government-owned land to small farmers, provided they farm it for 5 years? Options: Morrill Act, Homestead Act, Treaty of Medicine Lodge, Treaty of Laramie

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Homestead Act

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How many buffalo hunts did the Sioux participate in per year?

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