American West - Indigenous Peoples

What were some of the ways the Indigenous Peoples survived on the Plains?

• Farming and fishing

• Horses, buffalo, tipis, society, family life, religion, land

• Mining and industrial work

• Urban development and trade

Which treaty involved reasons, terms, and consequences in 1851?

• Treaty of Versailles

• Fort Laramie Treaty

• Treaty of Paris

• Treaty of Ghent

What was a significant impact of the development of the West on the Indigenous Peoples?

• Increase in urbanization

• Gold prospecting, railroads, homesteaders, cattle industry

• Establishment of new cities

• Growth of the textile industry

What were some causes of the Great Sioux War?

• Economic depression

• Causes, the Battle of Little Bighorn, consequences

• Political alliances

• Technological advancements

What event is associated with the Ghost Dance and the closure of the 'Permanent Indian Frontier'?

• Battle of Gettysburg

• Wounded Knee

• Boston Tea Party

• Trail of Tears

What was the basic political unit into which each nation was divided?

• Clans

• Tribes

• Villages

• Families

How did individuals become chiefs in the Indigenous Peoples' political organization?

• By election

• By inheritance

• Through wisdom and skills

• By wealth

What was the role of the council in the band?

• To enforce laws

• To discuss and make important decisions

• To collect taxes

• To organize festivals

What was the significance of warrior societies in the bands?

• They were responsible for trade

• They were the primary decision-makers

• All men belonged to them, and their opinions were important

• They managed agriculture

What was one of the main reasons horses were important to the Indigenous Peoples of the Great Plains?

• They were used for ceremonial dances.

• They were a source of food.

• They allowed for nomadic hunter-gatherer lifestyles.

• They were used to build shelters.