Civil War Battles and People

The video explores the role of Native Americans in the American Civil War, focusing on the Five Civilized Tribes who mostly sided with the Confederacy due to past grievances with the U.S. government and economic dependencies on slavery. Internal divisions within tribes led to conflicts, with some members supporting the Union. Key figures like Stand Watty played significant roles in military engagements. Post-war, tribes faced severe consequences, including land loss and economic devastation. The video concludes with acknowledgments to supporters.

What is often overlooked when discussing the American Civil War?

• The role of European countries

• The impact on the economy

• The role of Native Americans

• The technological advancements

Which tribes were collectively known as the Five Civilized Tribes?

• Pueblo, Hopi, Zuni, Ute, Shoshone

• Iroquois, Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga

• Cherokee, Creek, Seminole, Chickasaw, Choctaw

• Apache, Navajo, Sioux, Cheyenne, Comanche

Why did the Five Civilized Tribes side with the Confederacy?

• They wanted to abolish slavery

• They were forced by the Union

• They had historical grievances and economic dependencies

• They were promised more land

What was a major concern for Native Americans when choosing sides in the Civil War?

• The potential for economic gain

• The repercussions of choosing the wrong side

• The chance to form alliances with European powers

• The opportunity to expand their territory

Who was Stand Watty?

• A Union general

• A Confederate politician

• A Native American leader and Brigadier General

• A famous abolitionist

What happened to Native American tribes after the Civil War?

• They lost land and were forced into treaties

• They were given full independence

• They formed a new nation

• They gained more land

What was the economic impact on tribes after freeing slaves?

• It was beneficial

• It had no impact

• It was devastating

• It led to economic growth

How did the federal government treat treaties with Native Americans post-war?

• They renegotiated them fairly

• They ignored them when convenient

• They strictly adhered to them

• They abolished all treaties

What was a common outcome for tribes not involved in the Civil War?

• They were rewarded with land

• They formed alliances with the Union

• They were unaffected

• They were forced to sign land-confiscating documents

What was the general sentiment of Civil War veterans towards Native Americans post-war?

• They had a distaste for them

• They sought to integrate them

• They were sympathetic

• They ignored them completely