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Lozen and the Apache Wars

Lozen and the Apache Wars

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

9th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

FREE Resource

Lozen, an Apache warrior, was known for her courage and military prowess. Born around 1840, she became a skilled rider and horse thief. Her life changed after a Mexican ambush, leading her to become a trusted partner to her brother Victorio. Lozen played a crucial role in conflicts against U.S. forces, showing bravery at Apache Pass. Despite negotiations, the U.S. forced the Apache to relocate, leading Lozen to choose war over poor conditions. She helped women and children escape, showing remarkable survival skills. Lozen joined Geronimo in the Apache Wars' final campaigns. Captured and imprisoned, she died in 1889. Her legacy as a warrior and protector endures.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was Lozen known for fighting against?

British and Canadian forces

Mexican and American forces

Spanish and French forces

Russian and Chinese forces

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What skill was Lozen particularly known for at a young age?

Archery

Horse riding and theft

Cooking

Weaving

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event led to Lozen becoming a trusted partner of her brother Victorio?

An ambush by Mexicans

Her marriage to a chief

Her bravery in a battle

Her skills in negotiation

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the battle at Apache Pass?

The Apaches won decisively

The Apaches were pushed back and suffered heavy losses

The U.S. forces retreated

The battle ended in a truce

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did the Apaches flee the San Carlos reservation?

They wanted to join the U.S. army

The conditions were horrendous

They were offered better land elsewhere

They were attacked by neighboring tribes

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Lozen do when a pregnant woman went into labor while escaping?

Left her behind to save others

Helped her give birth and stole a horse for escape

Surrendered to the American troops

Called for reinforcements

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the fate of Lozen's brother Victorio?

He was captured and imprisoned

He surrendered to the Mexican forces

He became a U.S. ally

He was killed in an ambush

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