Texas History: The Indian Wars

Conflicts between Native Americans and settlers in the 1800s, the US government decided to-

• remove Native Americans from their native land

• remove settlers from towns and maintain peaceful relations

• allow settlers to to capture any Native Americans found on their land

• capture and imprison any Native Americans accused of crimes

From 1860 - 1900 which of the following most characterized society in Texas?

• Drilling for oil and developing an export economy

• Women and African Americans fighting for civil rights

• Independence from Mexico and democratic government

• Cattle drives and wars with American Indian tribes

Which nickname was given to the African American regiments of the U.S. Army that helped to keep the peace among American Indians in the West after the Civil War?

• Bucktails

• Red River Rebels

• Buffalo Soldiers

• Screaming Eagles

An end to the traditional lifestyle of many American Indians came about during Reconstruction when —

• a majority of the tribes adopted Christianity

• the last tribes moved westward to find buffalo

• the last bands of tribes were moved to reservations

• a number of the tribes established large ranches

The Comanche Indians controlled a large section of Texas known as "Comancheria". Which of these men was the last chief of the Comanches who led their resistance against the U.S. government [and then later convinced them to cooperate and peacefully move to reservations]?

• Quanah Parker

• Kicking Bird

• Geronimo

• Sitting Bull

Which of these sets of years best covers the time period in Texas History where our state experienced wars with American Indian tribes and cattle drives?

• 1860 - 1900

• 1800 - 1840

• 1740 - 1760

• 1950 - 2000

Which of these events happened in Texas between 1860 and 1900? [there are TWO correct answers, and you must choose them BOTH]

• battles between the American Indians and the U.S. Army

• cattle drives that moved cows out of Texas

• the Texas Revolution

• Texas annexation into the U.S. as the 28th state

What was the primary cause of the Texas-Indian Wars in the 19th century?

• A) Competition for land and resources

• B) Religious differences

• C) Cultural misunderstandings

• D) Trade disputes

Which Native American tribe was most involved in the Texas-Indian Wars?

• A) Apache

• B) Comanche

• C) Cherokee

• D) Sioux

What was the outcome of the Red River War of 1874-1875?

• A) Native American victory and expansion

• B) Establishment of a peace treaty

• C) Relocation of Native Americans to reservations

• D) Complete withdrawal of U.S. troops