Crash Course Native American History Quiz

What was the primary goal of the 1973 Wounded Knee occupation?

• To establish a new reservation

• To celebrate indigenous cultural festivals

• To protest against the Vietnam War

• To demand the US government honor its treaty obligations

During the treaty era, how many treaties did the US enter into with Indian nations?

• Nearly 400

• Nearly 200

• Nearly 300

• Nearly 100

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

• They were often coerced and misunderstood

• They were only verbal agreements

• They were primarily about trade agreements

• They were always honored by the US

What was the significance of the Treaty with the Delawares?

• It was a trade agreement for fur

• It was the last treaty signed with Native Americans

• It granted the Delawares complete independence

• It was the first treaty signed during the American Revolution

What was the main reason for the Indian Removal Act of 1830?

• To promote cultural exchange

• To establish new trade routes

• To relocate tribes west of the Mississippi River

• To grant Native Americans more land

What was the Trail of Tears?

• A cultural festival

• A peaceful march for Native American rights

• The forced relocation of Native American tribes

• A treaty negotiation event

What marked the end of the treaty era in 1871?

• The signing of the last treaty

• The establishment of a new reservation

• Congress taking away the right to enter into treaties

• The beginning of the reservation era

What was a major challenge faced by the Lakota on reservations?

• Excessive government support

• Drought and unsustainable farming conditions

• Abundance of natural resources

• Easy access to traditional hunting grounds

How did the occupation of Wounded Knee in 1973 impact the recognition of native treaty rights?

• It had no impact

• It sparked a massive push for recognition

• It led to the signing of new treaties

• It ended the fight for treaty rights

What is the ongoing struggle for Native American leaders and activists?

• To relocate tribes to urban areas

• To end all treaties

• To honor past treaties and promises

• To establish new reservations