Americans Move West

Who was Crazy Horse?

• A famous American cowboy

• A leader of the Lakota Sioux

• A U.S. Army general

• A railroad tycoon

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What was the main goal of the Dawes Act of 1887?

• To promote Native American self-governance

• To assimilate Native Americans into American society

• To protect Native American lands

• To establish reservations

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Which group was known as the "Buffalo Soldiers"?

• Native American warriors

• African American military units

• Settlers moving westward

• Railroad workers

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What was the significance of the transcontinental railroad?

• It connected the East and West coasts of the United States

• It was the first railroad in the world

• It was built entirely by Native Americans

• It was destroyed during the Civil War

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During which period did the American Indian Wars primarily occur?

• 1600s

• 1700s

• 1800s

• 1900s

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What was a common form of Native American resistance to U.S. policies in the 19th century?

• Peaceful protests

• Legal battles in court

• Armed conflict

• Economic sanctions

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Which of the following was a key factor in the decline of the buffalo population in the 19th century?

• Overhunting by settlers

• Disease

• Natural disasters

• Predation by wolves

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What was the primary role of the U.S. government's Native American policy in the late 1800s?

• To promote Native American culture

• To assimilate Native Americans into American society

• To establish trade agreements

• To protect Native American lands

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What was the main impact of the Homestead Act on Native American lands?

• It increased Native American land holdings

• It led to the loss of Native American lands

• It had no impact on Native American lands

• It protected Native American lands

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Which event marked the end of the major Native American resistance in the United States?

• The Battle of Little Bighorn

• The Wounded Knee Massacre

• The signing of the Treaty of Fort Laramie

• The Trail of Tears

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