Native American Jeopardy

Famous Figures

1

He led his people in a dramatic 1877 escape to Canada, refusing to sign treaties that would seize their ancestral lands, and thus became a significant figure in Native American history

Who is Chief Joseph?

2

He led a ferocious resistance against US and Mexican forces in the Southwest, combining spiritual leadership with fierce opposition to those threatening his people's way of life.

Who is Geronimo?

3

Briefly explain what Tecumseh did

He united various Native American tribes to resist American expansion, but his confederacy dissolved after he died in the War of 1812. (answers vary)

True/False

1

True Or False: The native americans were very happy during this time

False

2

True or False: The Trail of Tears led Native Americans into areas with harsh living conditions.

True

3

True Or False: Tecumseh was a Cherokee leader

False

General Facts

1

Besides land, what is one thing native Americans lost during westward expansion (discussed in the presentation)

Their traditions and languages

2

What is one thing the native americans taught European explorers? (discussed in the presentation)

where the best paths were, what plants to eat, and how to survive

3

Native Americans were moved to areas of land called these.

What are Reservations?