Week 7 American Indian Groups in Texas

What type of government did the Caddo and Comanche both have?

• a monarchy

• independent bands

• a chief or group leader

• a confederation of villages

Why did the Alabama and Coushatta tribes become one tribe?

• They shared the same leaders.

• There were only two tribes left in Texas.

• There was not enough room for both to exist.

• They were similar and got along with one another.

Read the passage from Studies Weekly: The American Indian tribes of Texas experienced many changes following the arrival of European explorers and settlers. American Indians did not share the same cultural, religious, political, or economic beliefs as Europeans. This caused tension between the tribes of Texas and European settlers. “Changes for the American Indian Tribes of Texas” What can be concluded from the passage?

• The tribes held all of the power in Texas.

• American Indian tribes invaded Europe.

• Misunderstandings led to many conflicts.

• It was easy to get along with the Europeans.

Read the passage from Studies Weekly: The influx of white settlers in the 1800s resulted in the forced removal of thousands of native people from Texas. Many tribes native to Texas were forcibly removed to Oklahoma. The remaining tribes... faced economic hardship as Texas grew. The tribes lost their lands and access to the natural resources they needed to survive. “Changes for the American Indian Tribes of Texas” What happened to trade networks when settlers moved into the area?

• They were renamed.

• They stayed the same.

• They grew to include other tribes.

• They were altered or discontinued.

Read the passage from Studies Weekly: The Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo have their own tribal government led by a tribal council. The tribal council includes a cacique..., war captain, governor, lieutenant governor, an alguacil..., and four council members. Each member of the tribal council is elected by the members of the tribe. “Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo” How is the alguacil chosen?

• appointed by Texas

• elected by the tribe

• chosen by the council

• inherited from a parent

Which of the following originally lived in far west Texas?

• Kickapoo

• Lipan Apache

• Alabama-Coushatta

• Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo

Which of the following moved from the Great Lakes region?

• Kickapoo

• Lipan Apache

• Alabama-Coushatta

• Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo

The Lipan Apache are a federally recognized tribe.

• True

• False

Which of the following was established after merging in 1859?

• Kickapoo

• Lipan Apache

• Alabama-Coushatta

• Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo