Conflicts between American Settlers and Native Tribes in Eastern Texas

What was one of the main reasons for conflict between American settlers and tribes in eastern Texas during the late 1800s?

• The settlers wanted to establish new forts.

• The government often broke the terms of treaties with the tribes.

• The tribes were attacking the settlers without provocation.

• The settlers were forced to move into reservations.

Which leaders recruited warriors and led raiding parties into the Panhandle of Texas for control of their ancestral lands?

• Quanah Parker and Isa-tai

• Comanche leaders Isa-tai and Quanah Parker

• Kiowa, Cheyenne, and Arapaho leaders

• The American army and settlers

What was one of the greatest achievements for the United States, which also had negative impacts on the native tribes?

• The establishment of new forts in Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas.

• The construction of the Transcontinental Railroad.

• The signing of treaties between American Indian tribes and the United States.

• The victory of the U.S. army over the Comanche lands.

What was the main source of food and clothing for the tribes that were forced to move to reservations?

• Crops grown on the reservations.

• Bison.

• Imported goods from the settlers.

• Fish from the local rivers.

What was a significant consequence of the railroad construction for the native tribes?

• It allowed tribes to migrate to new areas easily.

• It brought new educational opportunities.

• It destroyed the natural habitat and caused large herds of animals normally hunted by tribes to migrate.

• It improved relations between settlers and tribes.

How did the loss of the bison population affect the native tribes?

• It led to improved hunting techniques.

• It caused tribes to become dependent on the government for food and supplies.

• It encouraged tribes to start farming.

• It had no significant impact on the tribes.