Exploring Historical Concepts

Why was John Elk not allowed to vote in 1880?

• He was too young.

• He was not a US citizen.

• He did not register.

• He was not a resident.

How many free acres of federal land could be claimed under the Homestead Act?

• 160 acres

• 100 acres

• 200 acres

• 50 acres

Tribal sovereignty is essential in order to protect its culture and unique identity.

• True

• False

What year did Native Americans become citizens of the United States?

• 1887

• 1492

• 1862

• 1924

What was the primary purpose of the Homestead Act?

• To encourage westward expansion

• To establish national parks

• To promote industrialization

• To increase military recruitment

What is cultural assimilation?

• The preservation of one's original culture

• The process of adopting the cultural traits or social patterns of another group

• The creation of a new, unique culture

• The rejection of all foreign cultural influences

Who originally owned all of the land in the US?

• Native Americans

• White Settlers

• No one

• All of the above

How many Tribal Nations are there in the United States?

• 573

• 620

• 50

• 10

How many federally recognized tribes are there in Wisconsin?

• 5

• 25

• 11

• 23

What is the name for a piece of land given to a Native Nation to live one as a community?

• House

• Community

• Reservation

• Rent