Nebraska Adventure Chapter 4.1 part 2

What were the travelers hunting for food?

• Fish

• Wild animals

• Fruits

• Vegetables

Answer explanation

The travelers were hunting for food, specifically wild animals, which was a common practice for sustenance. The other options like fish, fruits, and vegetables are not indicated as their primary target.

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

What did the Plains Indians worry about?

• The weather

• The future of their people

• Building houses

• Finding gold

Answer explanation

The Plains Indians were primarily concerned about the future of their people, as they faced challenges such as changing environments, loss of resources, and the impact of external forces on their way of life.

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

What did the new treaties cause confusion about?

• Weather patterns

• Tribal boundaries

• Animal migration

• Plant growth

Answer explanation

The new treaties often led to confusion regarding tribal boundaries, as they sometimes altered or ignored existing agreements, causing disputes among tribes over land ownership and rights.

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CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

What did the Plains tribes believe about the horses?

• They were gifts.

• They were on stolen land.

• They were wild.

• They were sacred.

Answer explanation

The Plains tribes viewed horses as integral to their way of life, often associating them with the land they inhabited. The belief that they were on stolen land reflects their connection to the horses and the impact of colonization.

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

What did American Indians find ways to do despite all the problems?

• Move to new lands.

• Resist and continue with their lives.

• Build new homes.

• Trade with settlers.

Answer explanation

Despite facing numerous challenges, American Indians found ways to resist and continue with their lives, maintaining their cultures and traditions in the face of adversity.

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

Where was Fort Kearny originally built?

• Near present-day Nebraska City

• Near present-day Omaha

• Near present-day Lincoln

• Near present-day Kansas City

Answer explanation

Fort Kearny was originally built near present-day Nebraska City to serve as a supply depot and military outpost during westward expansion, making this the correct choice.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What did the Lakota do with the cow?

• Sold it

• Returned it

• Killed and ate it

• Used it for farming

Answer explanation

The Lakota killed and ate the cow, as it provided them with essential food resources. This choice reflects their traditional practices of utilizing available animals for sustenance.

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

What did the Lakota attack?

• Wagon trains

• Forts

• Ships

• Towns

Answer explanation

The Lakota primarily targeted wagon trains as they were a common means of transport for settlers moving westward. This made them vulnerable to attacks, which the Lakota conducted to defend their territory and resources.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What happened to the Lakota after the shooting?

• They were captured and taken to Fort Laramie.

• They won the battle.

• They escaped to the mountains.

• They made peace with the army.

Answer explanation

After the shooting, the Lakota were captured and taken to Fort Laramie, which reflects the aftermath of the conflict rather than a victory or escape.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Where were the captured Lakota taken?

• Fort Laramie

• Fort Knox

• Fort Sumter

• Fort Apache

Answer explanation

The captured Lakota were taken to Fort Laramie, which served as a significant military outpost in the 19th century. The other options, such as Fort Knox, Fort Sumter, and Fort Apache, are not historically linked to the Lakota captives.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9