The Indian Wars - Plains Indians Leave Texas

What happened when Chief Quanah surrendered to Colonel Mackenzie?

• Chief Quanah was executed.

• Chief Quanah was imprisoned.

• Chief Quanah was allowed to return to his people.

• Chief Quanah was forced to leave the country.

The war changed the Plains Indians in several ways. Which of the following was a significant impact?

• Loss of land and resources

• Increase in population

• Improvement in living conditions

• Strengthening of traditional culture

Cynthia Ann Parker was the mother of Quanah Parker, a Comanche chief. Why did Quanah later take her name, becoming known as Quanah Parker?

• To honor his mother and her legacy

• To assimilate into American society

• To gain political power

• To distance himself from his Comanche heritage

Cynthia Ann and Quanah Parker are known for their lives. What is one question you might have about them?

• What were their contributions to history?

• Where did they live?

• What questions do you have about their lives?

• How did they influence their community?

Quanah Parker encouraged Plains Indians to start schools because:

• He wanted them to assimilate into American society.

• He believed education was important for their future.

• He was forced by the government to do so.

• He wanted to preserve their traditional ways.

What happened to the Texas plains once the Plains Indians had been forced to leave?

• The land was left untouched and remained a natural habitat.

• The land was developed for agriculture and ranching.

• The land was abandoned and became a desert.

• The land was turned into a national park.