Chapter 10- The Ghost Dance

Multiple Choice

What was the result of Red Cloud's War in South Dakota from 1866 - 1868?

• a.) The Lakota chief Red Cloud lost the war and he died.

• b.) Red Cloud won the war, and he claimed all of South Dakota

• c.) Red Cloud signed a peace treaty, and he tried to keep it.

• d.) The Lakota chief Red Cloud lost the war, and he moved to California

Multiple Choice

2.) What did chief Red Cloud believe?

• a.) He believed that peace was better than war.

• b.) He believed that war was better than peace.

• c.) He believed the Lakota should conquer the United States.

• d.) He believed the Lakota should completely forget all their traditions

Multiple Choice

3.) Why were crops unable to grow on the land given to Red Cloud's people as a result of the Dawes act?

• a.) because the Lakota people were not given any seeds

• b.) because the Lakota people were lazy

• c.) because no one bothered to teach the Lakota how to farm

• d.) because the soil was poor and there was little rain

Multiple Choice

4. Why did Native Americans begin performing a special dance called the Ghost Dance?

• a.) because the U.S. government told Native Americans it would bring rain

• b.) because it brought them hope and a reconnection to their ancestors

• c.) because it prepared Native Americans everywhere to go to war

• d.) because it healed young children who were sick

Multiple Choice

5.) Why did the Ghost Dance make the U.S. government nervous and call in the Seventh Calvary?

• a.) because they thought the Ghost Dance would summon real ghosts

• b.) because they thought the Ghost Dance spread disease and sickness

• c.) because they thought the Ghost Dance was disrespectful to women

• d.) because they thought it meant the Lakota were preparing for war

Multiple Choice

6. Why did many Lakota begin traveling to the home of Chief Red Cloud after the Seventh Calvary showed up?

• a.) because they knew Red Cloud was a peacemaker and could help

• b.) because they knew Red Cloud had lots of weapons they could use

• c.) because they knew Red Cloud would make the Seventh Calvary angry

• d.) because they knew Red Cloud would prepare a great feast for them

Multiple Choice

8.) What was the condition of Spotted Elk and his people when they were surrounded by the Seventh Calvary?

• a.) angry, healthy, and ready for war

• b.) cheerful, friendly, and happy to see the Seventh Calvary

• c.) weak, ready to surrender, and cold

• d.) hostile, strong, and eager to start a fight

Multiple Choice

9.) What did the Wounded Knee Massacre symbolize?

• a.) the rise of new Native American leaders ready for war

• b.) the beginning of a new war that lasted 400 years

• c.) the complete end of all Native American culture

• d.) the end of 400 years of armed conflict, but also a new beginning