Native Americans Lifestyle & Buffalo Soldiers Review

What occurred with Native Americans following the rise in the settler population?

• enlisted in the American military

• relocated to reservations

• migrated eastward to urban areas

• constructed fences around their properties

Why is Quanah Parker an important figure in Texas history?

• He was a prosperous rancher who integrated into American society and inspired other Native Americans to do the same.

• He did not succeed in business and therefore resisted assimilating into American culture while encouraging other Native Americans to follow suit.

• He rejected assimilation into Spanish culture and motivated other Native Americans to do the same.

• He adopted Spanish customs and influenced other Native Americans to follow his path.

Why did American Indians refer to the Buffalo soldiers by that name?

• their large stature

• their courage

• their military attire

• their places of origin

What was the term used for the African-American troops who defended the frontier in West Texas after the Civil War?

• cattle guards

• camel troops

• buffalo soldiers

• western defenders

Quanah Parker is best known as a leader of which Native American tribe?

• Apache

• Comanche

• Cherokee

• Navajo

What was Quanah Parker known for?

• Being a Kiowa Chief who did not want to leave his nomadic way of life

• Being the Governor of TX who created the TX Railroad Commission

• Being the last Comanche Chief who surrendered and assimilated to the "reservation lifestyle"

• Inventing the steel plow

What role did the Buffalo Soldiers play in the expansion of the Texas frontier?

• They worked as farmers.

• They served as scouts and protectors against Native American raids.

• They built the first railroads.

• They were primarily involved in gold mining.

Which of the following best describes the impact of the Buffalo Soldiers on the American West?

• They were instrumental in the construction of the transcontinental railroad.

• They played a key role in protecting settlers and maintaining order.

• They primarily engaged in agricultural development.

• They were known for their involvement in the gold rush.

How did Quanah Parker's leadership influence the Comanche tribe?

• He isolated them from other Native American tribes.

• He led them in a successful rebellion against the U.S. government.

• He encouraged them to adopt a nomadic lifestyle.

• He guided them through the transition to reservation life.

Which of the following explains a change in lifestyle of American Indian tribes in Texas, after the Civil War in 1865? 

• Many tribes experienced drought and famine
• Tribes were removed to reservations
• Tribes switched to farming after the buffalo herds disappeared
• Many tribes moved eastward to find buffalo