Red Cloud's Speech (RI.2 Activity)

Part A Which statement is a central idea of the speech?

• Native American chiefs were complicit in the oppression of their own people by the U.S. government.

• The Wounded Knee Massacre was instigated by Native Americans seeking violence against white settlers.

• The Ghost Dance movement was a violent uprising against white authority, resulting in military intervention.

• Government officials and agents failed to fulfill promises made to Native American peoples, leading to dire living conditions on reservations.

Part B Which quotation supports the answer in Part A? 

• "The white men were frightened and called for soldiers." (Paragraph 10)

•  "We begged for life and the white men thought we wanted theirs." (Paragraph 10)

• "Someone had been talking of the Son of God and said He had come." (Paragraph 9)

• "The army officers could have helped better than anyone else but we were not left to them." (Paragraph 2)

What is the central idea of paragraphs 1-4?

• The significance of army officers in resolving the issues faced by Native American peoples.

• The failure of the government to fulfill promises made to Native American peoples regarding land and support.

• The willingness of Native American tribes to adapt to the changing circumstances brought by the encroachment of white settlers.

• The role of the Indian Department in effectively managing the affairs of Native American communities.

How does the author develop the central idea for paragraphs 1-4?

• By providing a detailed historical overview of Native American tribes' interactions with the government.

• By presenting personal anecdotes of Native American individuals affected by government neglect.

• By outlining specific instances of broken promises and the consequences faced by Native American communities.

• By analyzing the economic impact of government policies on Native American reservations.

What is the central idea of paragraphs 5-9?

• The successful integration of Native American customs with those of the whites.

• The cooperation between Native American tribes and the government in improving living conditions.

• The impact of government neglect and broken promises on the living conditions of Native American communities.

• The economic opportunities available to Native Americans on reservations.

How does the author develop the central idea for paragraphs 5-9?

• By illustrating the successful integration of Native American customs with those of the whites.

• By providing a detailed historical overview of Native American cultural practices.

• By describing the impact of government neglect and broken promises on the living conditions of Native American communities

• By highlighting instances of cooperation between Native American tribes and the government.

What is the central idea of the paragraph 10?

• The effectiveness of government intervention in resolving conflicts on reservations.

• The peaceful intentions of Native Americans in their interactions with soldiers.

• The fear and misunderstanding between Native Americans and white settlers.

• The desperation and suffering experienced by Native Americans due to government policies.