Vocab
the rushed movement of a large group of animals
Stampede
Who invaded the Black Hills?
In 1874, the discovery of gold in the Black Hills caused a rush of prospectors and miners who invaded the sacred hunting grounds of the Sioux and Cheyenne.
a railroad that stretches across an entire continent
Transcontinental Railroad
What policy did the government adopt?
The government adopted a policy of forcefully moving Native Americans to reservations across the Mississippi River.
adoption of the ways of another culture
Assimilation
What became clear to Native Americans over time?
Over time, it became clear to many Native American groups that there was no stopping the pursuit of land - treaty or no treaty.
a decision,usually by a government, not to punish a person or group who has committed a crime
Amnesty
What did most Americans assume about the Native Americans?
As the settlement on Native American land continued, many Americans assumed that Native Americans would eventually give up and live as they did.
the rebellion of a ship's crew against the captain
A. Mutiny B.Repeal
C.Infringe D.Shaman
A.Mutiny
Why were the Sioux forced to surrender even thought they were winning battles?
The Sioux continued to win their battles against U.S. troops, but even though they won battle after battle, the Native American's could not stop the flow of settlers. With bison dwindling in numbers, hunger LED more and more Sioux to surrender.