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WorksheetsPractice-Wars for the West 3 & Buffalo Soldiers
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 8mins
What was land like on many reservations?
The land was usually not useful for farming or buffalo hunting. Many Indians were starving.
The land was rich and perfect for farming and hunting.
The land was mostly covered with forests and rivers, ideal for fishing.
The land was located in busy cities with many job opportunities.
What two things did the Ghost Dance promise? 1. __________ 2. __________
The buffalo herds would return.
The rivers would dry up.
1. The mountains would crumble
The animals would flee.
The settlers would disappear.
Why did the government try to end the Ghost Dance.
They feared it would lead to rebellion,
The government wanted to encourage farming on reservations.
The Ghost Dance was believed to bring rain to the plains.
Officials thought the Ghost Dance would help Native Americans and settlers live together peacefully.
What two things did Sarah Winnemucca do for reform?
She gave lectures on problems of the reservation system.
She established a new reservation.
She became the first Native American to serve in Congress and passed major legislation.
Shebecame a famous artist.
What did other reformers want Native Americans to do?
Adopt the ways of white people.
Return to their traditional ways only.
Move to another country.
Refuse to learn English.
What two things did the Dawes Act try to do? 1. __________ 2. __________
1Lessen traditional influences on Indian society by making land ownership private.
Restrict U.S. citizenship for Native Americans.
Encourage Native Americans to form their own independent government.
Preserve Native American cultural practices.
Promise U.S. citizenship to Native Americans.
As a result of the Dawes General Allotment Act of 1887, what was the status of Native American land?
The Act took about two-thirds of Indian land.
The Act increased the size of Indian reservations.
The Act granted full citizenship to all Native Americans immediately.
The Act returned all land to tribal ownership.
What was the nickname given to the soldiers with curly black hair, dark skin, and bravery?
Bear Soldiers
Lion Soldiers
Buffalo Soldiers
Tiger Soldiers
Where were the battles fought during the war between the United States and Spain in 1898?
Canada
Brazil
Cuba
Mexico
What did the Buffalo Soldiers help build in the national parks?
Tunnels
Trails
Houses
Bridges
What was the highest award for military service received by 23 Buffalo Soldiers?
Bronze Star
Purple Heart
Medal of Honor
Silver Star
What did the Buffalo Soldiers help put up to send messages over long distances?
Telephone wires
Fiber optics
Internet cables
Telegraph wires
What did the Buffalo Soldiers become known for being?
Lazy and unproductive
Tough and diligent workers
Inexperienced and incompetent
Unreliable and cowardly
What did the Buffalo Soldiers do to ensure laws were obeyed in the west?
Fought battles
Walked and rode through thousands of square miles
Made maps
Built towns
