Natives & Democratic polices DE 2.3 p 4-5

Who were the Lenni Lenape?

• A group of European settlers

• A large Native group that lived near the Delaware River

• William Penn's family

• A group of explorers

What was the purpose of the "Great Treaty" signed by William Penn in 1682?

• To declare war on the Lenni Lenape

• To establish a "chain of friendship" between settlers and the Lenni Lenape

• To sell land to the Lenni Lenape

• To divide the land among settlers

In the 1737 "Walking Purchase," what was the agreed method to determine the amount of land to be purchased?

• The land a man could walk in one and a half days

• The land a horse could run in one day

• The land a ship could sail in one day

• The land a man could walk in one day

How did William Penn's sons exploit the "Walking Purchase" agreement?

• They walked the distance themselves

• They hired three men to run and claim more land than agreed

• They used horses to cover more land

• They ignored the agreement entirely

What was the impact of the treaties on the Lenni Lenape over the years?

• They gained more land

• They were forced into giving up their lands permanently

• They formed alliances with other Native groups

• They became wealthy landowners

Why did William Penn want to treat the Lenni Lenape fairly?

• He wanted to convert them to his religion

• He wanted to avoid conflict and show respect for their lands

• He wanted to trade goods with them

• He wanted to learn their language

What was the consequence of the treaties for the Lenni Lenape in terms of their living situation?

• They were given more land to farm

• They were forced onto reservations

• They were allowed to live freely

• They were given citizenship

How did the Lenni Lenape initially respond to the "Walking Purchase" agreement?

• They agreed to it based on trust

• They immediately protested

• They sought help from other tribes

• They refused to negotiate

What did the Lenni Lenape give up in exchange for being forced onto reservations?

• All rights to other lands

• Their cultural practices

• Their language

• Their livestock

What was the role of Delaware in the context of the Lenni Lenape and the treaties?

• Delaware supported the Lenni Lenape

• Delaware forced the Lenni Lenape to give up their lands

• Delaware remained neutral

• Delaware provided new lands for the Lenni Lenape