A Changing Life on the Great Plains

What was the primary source of food, tools, blankets, clothing, and shelter for tribes like the Sioux before moving to reservations?

• Buffalo herds

• Fishing in rivers

• Trading with neighboring tribes

• Farming

What was the main reason the U.S. government created reservations for American Indian tribes?

• To preserve their traditional lifestyle

• To provide fertile land for farming

• To allocate land for settlers, railroads, and mining

• To protect buffalo herds

Which event marked the end of armed conflict between American Indians and the U.S. government?

• The Nez Perce War

• The Apache Wars

• The Great Sioux War of 1877

• The events at Wounded Knee

Who led the Nez Perce during their attempt to escape to Canada in 1877?

• Chief Joseph

• Geronimo

• Sitting Bull

• Crazy Horse

What was the impact of the Law of 1885 on American Indian tribes?

• It allowed tribes to govern themselves

• It increased tribal authority

• It allowed the U.S. government to punish crimes on reservations

• It provided more food supplies to reservations

What was a major challenge faced by tribes on reservations after the wars ended?

• Abundance of buffalo herds

• Strict government rules limiting travel and traditions

• Access to fertile land

• Freedom to practice their justice systems

How do American Indian tribes honor their ancestors today?

• By rebuilding their governments and preserving their history

• By relocating to new reservations

• By avoiding traditional practices

• By focusing solely on modern lifestyles

What was one challenge American Indians faced when they were forced to live on reservations, and how did it affect their everyday life?