American Culture and Society

In 1862, by order of President Abraham Lincoln, how many Dakota Indians were hanged in Mankato, Minnesota, on the largest mass execution in US history?

• 38

• 45

• 83

• 29

(a)   , also known as American Indians, First Americans, Indigenous Americans and other terms.

Who founded a spiritual movement called the Ghost Dance?

• Sitting Bull

• Big Foot

• Wovoka

• George Custer

How many soldiers of the 7th Cavalry were awarded Medals of Honor?

• 15

• 20

• 25

• 30

The Oklahoma Land rush is the biggest land rush in 19^th century.

• True

• False

Who passed the Act for the Government and Protection of Indian in 1850?

• California Legislature

• President Grover Cleveland

• President Benjamin Harrison

• Abraham Lincoln

Which is the characteristics of the eastern America frontier?

• A subtropical climate

• A drier climate

• Economic development

• Mineral resources are abundant

Life on the farm: Early pioneering families had to be ________ .

• Crowded

• Self-reliant

• Self-sufficient

(a)   , self-reliance and equality of opportunity had become the most important attribute within the frontier heritage in America.

Most Americans have a very strong idea of equality. They like to believe that everyone should have (a)   opportunities.