Exploring Native American Perspectives in the Civil War

What was the approximate number of indigenous people in the United States at the start of the Civil War?

• 340,000

• 200,000

• 150,000

• 500,000

Why did many Native Americans see the Civil War as an opportunity?

• To migrate to new territories

• To gain military experience

• To secure guarantees for their lands and sovereignty

• To form alliances with European powers

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What was a decisive factor in Native Americans' decision to join either the Union or Confederate forces?

• Military strength

• Cultural similarities

• Location

• Economic benefits

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Which company included around 150 Native American volunteers from various tribes?

• Company C of the First Michigan Sharpshooters

• Company K of the First Michigan Sharpshooters

• Company A of the First Michigan Sharpshooters

• Company B of the First Michigan Sharpshooters

Which tribes officially voted to fight for the Confederacy?

• The Navajo tribes

• The Sioux tribes

• The Five Civilized Tribes

• The Apache tribes

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Under whose leadership did 3,000 Cherokees fight for the Union?

• Chief Sitting Bull

• Chief Geronimo

• Chief John Ross

• Chief Red Cloud

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How did the Apache respond to the Confederate forces invading their land in 1861?

• They fought back and attacked near Fort Stanton

• They signed a peace treaty

• They joined the Confederacy

• They migrated to Canada

What was one of the major impacts of the Civil War on Native American communities?

• Expansion of their territories

• Formation of new alliances

• Devastation through war, hunger, and disease

• Increased trade opportunities

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Despite treaties signed, what did the U.S. government continue to do after the Civil War?

• Provide financial aid

• Relocate Indian tribes

• Grant full citizenship

• Build new schools

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What long-term question does the video pose about the Civil War's impact?

• How did it alter the U.S. economy?

• How did it change the relationship between Native Americans and the U.S. government?

• How did it affect European relations?

• How did it influence global trade?

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