Native American Leaders
Who was the supreme indigenous leader, chief Powhatan’s, daughter?
Pocahontas
What was the name of the first official treaty between English settlers and Native Americans?
The Peace Accord
Who was the long serving chief of the Cherokee Nation?
John Ross
When was the Indian Education Act enforced?
1972
Lili’uokalani was the first women to rule what state?
Hawaii
Who orchestrated the Pueblo revolt (1680)?
Po’Pay
Why did Ousamequin want an alliance with the English?
To protect his people from a rival tribe
What was the trail of tears?
Cherokee relocation
When was the first newspaper in a Native American language published?
1828
What’s the percent of Native Americans that live on tribal lands? (According to the 2010 census)
22%
What languages did Louis cook speak?
French, English, Mohawk
What was the name of the English man they negotiated a treaty with?
Governor John Carter
How long was Ross president of the Cherokee Nation Council?
7 years (1819-1826)
How many federally recognized tribes are in the US?
574
What tribe has the largest tribal land in the US?
Navajo Nation
What kind of activities did Pi’tamakas dad teach her, that wasn’t “normal native girl” activities?
To Hunt and fight
Why did the e nglish want the Wampanoag to help them and teach them?
To attain the first successful harvest, to survive
How many Cherokees refused to leave?
Around 16,000
What was the act that allowed Native Americans to be forcibly displaced in the 1830?
Indian Relocation Act
Who was the first woman to head a major native tribe (1985)?
Wilma Mankiller
Who was the last Native American leader to surrender to the US military?
Geronimo
Why did the peace end?
King Philip claimed his brother was poisoned
How many people died on the 1,000 mile long trail of tears?
Estimated around 3,000-4,000
What year were Native Americans granted Citizenshi?
1924
How many miles is the Navajo Nation?
25,000 square miles