Lesson 4-Impact on Indigenous Peoples Quiz

What was a major cause of Native American displacement in the 19th century?

• Forced relocation to reservations

• Voluntary migration to cities

• Expansion of Native lands

• Increase in buffalo population

Which act aimed to assimilate Native Americans by dividing their communal lands?

• Homestead Act

• Dawes Act

• Indian Removal Act

• Kansas-Nebraska Act

What animal’s near extinction greatly affected Native American life on the plains?

• Deer

• Buffalo

• Horse

• Wolf

Which event involved a violent conflict between the U.S. military and Native Americans?

• Boston Tea Party

• Sand Creek Massacre

• Louisiana Purchase

• Gold Rush

What was a common result of treaties signed between the U.S. government and Native tribes?

• Permanent protection of Native lands

• Frequent breaking of promises by the government

• Immediate citizenship for all Native Americans

• Expansion of Native territories

Which of the following best describes life on reservations for many Native Americans?

• Economic prosperity and cultural growth

• Economic hardship and social breakdown

• Return to traditional hunting and gathering

• Increased political power

How did the loss of buffalo impact Native American communities?

• It led to increased farming opportunities

• It disrupted their traditional way of life

• It improved their trade with settlers

• It caused population growth

Explain how the Dawes Act contributed to the erosion of Native American cultures.

• By encouraging Native Americans to form new tribes

• By dividing communal lands and promoting assimilation

• By increasing buffalo populations

• By protecting traditional ceremonies

Why did the U.S. government often break treaties with Native American tribes?

• To protect Native American rights

• To gain access to land and resources

• To encourage cultural preservation

• To promote peace

Describe one challenge Native Americans faced after being relocated to reservations.

• Access to abundant natural resources

• Loss of traditional economic activities

• Increase in tribal land ownership

• Improved relations with settlers