Red River Wars

How did the Red River War change life for American Indian groups in Texas?

• They gained legal protections in court.

• They converted to farming and ranching.

• They no longer roamed along the plains freely.

• They were enslaved for work on southern plantations.

True or False: The surrender of Quanah Parker ended the Red River War.

• True

• False

What was the primary cause of the Red River Wars?

• Conflict over land and resources

• Religious differences

• Trade disagreements

• Cultural exchanges

Which Native American tribes were primarily involved in the Red River Wars?

• Apache and Navajo

• Comanche and Kiowa

• Cherokee and Seminole

• Iroquois and Mohawk

In what year did the Red River Wars begin?

• 1874

• 1865

• 1880

• 1890

What was the outcome of the Red River Wars for the Native American tribes involved?

• They gained new territories

• They were forced onto reservations

• They formed a new alliance

• They won independence

Who was the U.S. military leader during the Red River Wars?

• General George Custer

• Colonel Ranald S. Mackenzie

• General William Sherman

• Colonel Kit Carson

What was the significance of the Battle of Palo Duro Canyon in the Red River Wars?

• It was a major victory for Native Americans

• It marked the end of the wars

• It was the largest battle of the wars

• It resulted in a peace treaty

How did the U.S. government justify the Red River Wars?

• To protect settlers and expand territory

• To promote cultural exchange

• To establish trade routes

• To spread religious beliefs

What role did buffalo hunting play in the Red River Wars?

• It was a sport for soldiers

• It was used to starve Native Americans

• It was a means of trade

• It was unrelated to the wars