Native American Tribes and Buffalo

The video discusses the impact of westward expansion on Plains Native American tribes, focusing on their lifestyle, the significance of buffalo, and the effects of treaties and land loss. It highlights the role of trade, the spread of diseases, and conflicts over land. The video also covers military responses and the Black Hills Gold Rush, emphasizing the challenges faced by Native Americans during this period.

Which of the following tribes was known to inhabit the Wyoming and Colorado areas?

• Comanche

• Nez Perce

• Cheyenne

• Apache

What was a primary reason for the decline of buffalo herds in the Plains?

• Natural disasters

• Overhunting by Native Americans

• Sport and industry hunting by Anglo-Americans

• Disease

How did the Native American tribes utilize the buffalo?

• For food, tools, and clothing

• For food and clothing

• Only for ceremonial purposes

• Only for food

What was a significant issue with the treaties signed between Native American tribes and the US government?

• They were always fair

• They were often misunderstood due to language barriers

• They were never signed by any tribe

• They were only verbal agreements

Which tribe was involved in the Sand Creek Massacre?

• Sioux

• Nez Perce

• Cheyenne

• Apache

What was the outcome of the Sand Creek Massacre?

• Over 200 Native Americans were killed

• A new treaty was signed immediately

• Peaceful resolution

• The US Army retreated

Who was the flamboyant military leader sent to the Plains after the Civil War?

• Chief Joseph

• Sitting Bull

• Crazy Horse

• George Armstrong Custer

What discovery in the Black Hills led to increased conflict?

• Oil

• Gold

• Coal

• Silver

What was the significance of the Treaty of Fort Laramie?

• It was never signed

• It granted the Black Hills to the Sioux forever

• It ended all conflicts

• It was a verbal agreement

What was a major challenge for the US Army in maintaining peace in the Plains?

• Lack of communication

• Lack of interest

• Insufficient soldiers to cover the vast area

• No support from the government