Plains Wars Quiz

Which act aimed to assimilate American Indians by dividing tribal lands into individual plots?

• Homestead Act

• Dawes Act

• Indian Removal Act

• Morrill Act

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which event marked the end of the Indian Wars?

• Battle of Little Bighorn

• Wounded Knee Massacre

• Sand Creek Massacre

• Battle of Washita River

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Who was the leader of the American Indian forces at the Battle of Little Bighorn?

• Sitting Bull

• Crazy Horse

• Red Cloud

• Geronimo

Explain the significance of the Dawes Act in the context of American Indian history.

• It provided American Indians with citizenship.

• It aimed to assimilate American Indians by dividing tribal lands.

• It allowed American Indians to form their own government.

• It granted American Indians the right to vote.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Describe the impact of the Wounded Knee Massacre on American Indian communities.

• It led to the creation of reservations.

• It marked the end of armed resistance by American Indians.

• It resulted in the signing of new treaties.

• It led to the relocation of American Indians to Canada.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Evaluate the long-term effects of the Sand Creek Massacre on American Indian relations with the U.S. government.

• It improved relations and led to new treaties.

• It worsened relations and increased hostilities.

• It had no significant impact on relations.

• It led to the immediate end of conflicts.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Discuss the strategies used by Red Cloud during Red Cloud's War.

• Guerrilla warfare and strategic alliances

• Direct confrontations and large-scale battles

• Diplomatic negotiations and peace treaties

• Relocation and avoidance of conflict

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Investigate the impact of boarding schools on American Indian culture and identity.

• They preserved American Indian traditions.

• They aimed to assimilate American Indian children into Euro-American culture.

• They provided higher education opportunities.

• They were established to teach American Indian languages.

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DOK Level 4: Extended Thinking

Analyze the causes and consequences of the Blue Creek Massacre.

• It was caused by a land dispute and led to a peace treaty.

• It was caused by a misunderstanding and led to increased military presence.

• It was caused by a lame cow and led to further conflicts.

• It was caused by a trade disagreement and led to economic sanctions.

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DOK Level 4: Extended Thinking

Compare and contrast the Battle of Washita River with the Battle of Little Bighorn.

• Both battles were victories for American Indians.

• Both battles involved General Custer.

• The Battle of Washita River was a U.S. victory, while the Battle of Little Bighorn was an American Indian victory.

• Both battles resulted in peace treaties.

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DOK Level 4: Extended Thinking