Exploring Chapter 10: The Ghost Dance

What is the primary purpose of the Ghost Dance movement?

• To restore Native American culture and way of life.

• To promote European colonization of America.

• To establish a new religion among Native Americans.

• To create a political alliance with the U.S. government.

How did Native American communities respond to the Ghost Dance?

• The Ghost Dance was primarily a political movement aimed at land reclamation.

• Native American communities rejected the Ghost Dance entirely as a foreign influence.

• Native American communities ignored the Ghost Dance and continued their traditional practices without change.

• Native American communities largely embraced the Ghost Dance as a spiritual movement, seeking renewal and restoration, but it also led to conflict with authorities.

What historical events led to the emergence of the Ghost Dance?

• The American Civil War and its aftermath.

• The discovery of gold in California in 1848.

• The displacement and suffering of Native American tribes due to westward expansion and U.S. government policies.

• The signing of the Treaty of Paris in 1783.

Identify key figures associated with the Ghost Dance. Who were they?

• Red Cloud

• Crazy Horse

• Wovoka, Sitting Bull

• Geronimo

What role did spirituality play in the Ghost Dance?

• Spirituality was irrelevant to the Ghost Dance.

• Spirituality focused solely on material wealth and power.

• Spirituality played a central role in the Ghost Dance as a means of cultural renewal and hope for the future.

• Spirituality was only about individual beliefs, not cultural identity.

Describe the significance of the Ghost Dance in Native American culture.

• A dance to celebrate the arrival of European settlers.

• A performance to entertain tribal leaders.

• A ritual to summon rain for crops.

• The Ghost Dance is significant as a symbol of hope, cultural revival, and resistance among Native Americans.

How did the U.S. government react to the Ghost Dance?

• The U.S. government reacted by suppressing the Ghost Dance movement, leading to military intervention.

• The U.S. government ignored the Ghost Dance and took no action.

• The U.S. government encouraged Native Americans to participate in the Ghost Dance.

• The U.S. government supported the Ghost Dance movement with funding.

What were the main beliefs promoted by the Ghost Dance?

• The Ghost Dance aimed to create a new political system for Native tribes.

• The main belief was to abandon traditional Native practices.

• The Ghost Dance promoted the adoption of European customs.

• The main beliefs promoted by the Ghost Dance included the restoration of Native lands, resurrection of ancestors, and spiritual renewal.

In what ways did the Ghost Dance influence Native American identity?

• The Ghost Dance was primarily a military strategy against settlers.

• The Ghost Dance encouraged tribes to assimilate into European culture.

• The Ghost Dance led to the complete abandonment of traditional practices.

• The Ghost Dance influenced Native American identity by promoting unity, cultural revival, and a shared vision of hope among tribes.

What were the consequences of the Ghost Dance for the tribes involved?

• The movement was widely accepted and celebrated by all tribes involved.

• The consequences of the Ghost Dance included increased tensions with the U.S. government, violent confrontations, and a temporary unification of tribes, but ultimately suppression and loss of cultural identity.

• The Ghost Dance led to the establishment of new treaties with the U.S. government.

• It resulted in the immediate restoration of tribal lands and rights.