Native American Conflicts
What tactic was used to demoralize Native Americans following the battle of Little Bighorn?
Killing of buffalo herds
What was assimilation an alternative in addressing the Native American issue?
War
What was the catalyst for renewed conflicts with Native Americans?
Trans. Cont. RR
Were most miners succesful?
no
Who was impacted by prairie fires
farmers
What battle saw the defeat of Custer's 7th Cavalry?
Battle of Little Big Horn
Describe the purpose of the Ghost Dance.
resistance to oppression
Name 2 impacts of the Trans. Cont. RR.
faster transportation
new markets for business'
elevation of over crowded cities in the East
What is a prospector?
a minor who looked for gold and the get rich quick life
why were most discoveries (gold, silver, coal, iron ore, etc.) owned by East coast businessman?
those who discovered the mine had no financial means to produce from the mine
Identify the two reactions back East following the Battle of Little Bighorn?
Warhawks = revenge
Doves = assimilation
Identify two of the five actions of Assimilation school agents to undermine Native American customs and traditions.
Indian agents aggressively altered the traditional voting and governance patterns on their reservations.
They undermined the influence of traditional chief councils and the role of religious leaders.
Agents banned ceremonies.
Agents singled out cooperative Indian leaders, or arbitrarily appointed them, then built up their following through gifts, money, housing, and other rewards.
Agents encouraged the Indians to adopt citizen dress styles and to become familiar with the handling of money, two attributes of American citizenship.
How was the Trans. Cont. RR paid for? (need both)
loans
land grants
What lead to people wanting to become cattle ranchers?
demand for beef increased on the east coast
significance of the populist movement?
recognition of voter base in the western plains
The last confrontation between Native Americans and the US Military?
Wounded Knee Massacre
What gave 160 Acres of land to Native Americans with the intent of turning the into farmers?
Dawes Act
How were the RR owners corrupt?
set price pools that eliminated competition
What 3 issues lead to the demise of the cattle ranching industry?
trains
weather
barbed wire
two leaders of the cheyenne during the battle of little bighorn.
sitting bull
crazyhorse
Explain why the Native Americans were succesful at the Battle of Little Bighorn?
Organization of Native American tribes
The assimilation of Native Americans required two foundational building blocks... what were they?
english language
christian religion
Identify 3 improvements to train travel?
pullman car
air brakes
regulation track sizes
1.25 for 160 acres
160 acres for free but cultivate for 5 years
explain farmers wanted to solve their debt issues?
sliver standard = more currency = increase prices = make more profit = pay off loans