Ch 5.1 Pg 158-162

What units were African American soldiers put into after the Civil War?

• Seventh and Eighth Artillery

• Third and Fourth Engineers

• First and Second Infantry

• Ninth and Tenth Cavalry

Why was it difficult for former slaves to find jobs after the Civil War?

• There was a large influx of immigrants

• The US Army was the main employer

• Many businesses were destroyed during the war

• Discrimination and lack of opportunities

What was the highest rank Black soldiers could earn in the cavalry units?

• Colonel

• Sergeant Major

• Captain

• Lieutenant

What nickname was given to the Black soldiers serving in the Ninth and Tenth Cavalry?

• Eagle Warriors

• Buffalo Soldiers

• Lion Fighters

• Bear Guards

What did the Buffalo Soldiers do on the frontier?

• Built forts and escorted various groups

• Worked as farmers

• Served as teachers

• Only fought in battles

Who were the leaders that went to Washington DC to make peace before the Sand Creek Massacre?

• Red Cloud and Spotted Tail

• Geronimo and Cochise

• Black Kettle and White Antelope

• Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse

What did Colonel John Chivington's militia do?

• Attacked peaceful American Indian camps

• Protected all American Indians

• Built new settlements

• Negotiated peace treaties

How did Black Kettle signal his peaceful intentions at Sand Creek?

• By raising a white flag

• By singing a peace song

• By sending a messenger

• By lighting a signal fire

What was the outcome of the Sand Creek Massacre?

• Black Kettle's camp was relocated

• Peace was achieved

• Colonel Chivington was arrested

• More than 150 Cheyenne and Arapaho were killed

What was the main reason for the fighting between the US Army and the American Indians?

• Political alliances

• Disputes over hunting grounds

• Control over land

• Trade disagreements