Native American Contributions in History

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Which of the following individuals is considered the Native American guide who significantly assisted Lewis and Clark during their expedition?

  • Chief Joseph
  • Sacagawea (correct)
  • Sitting Bull
  • Geronimo

Where did Custer's Last Stand take place?

  • Sand Creek
  • Wounded Knee
  • Little Bighorn (correct)
  • Gettysburg

What was the main purpose of the Treaty of Fort Laramie?

  • To regulate trade between Native Americans and settlers.
  • To establish peace between Native American tribes and the US government. (correct)
  • To grant Native American tribes land ownership rights.
  • To promote assimilation of Native Americans into white society.

What does the term 'assimilation' refer to in the context of Native American history?

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Stephen F. Austin is known for which of the following contributions?

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why did the mexican amercian war start?

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Flashcards

Sacagawea

The Native American woman who aided Lewis and Clark's expedition.

Custer's Last Stand

The battle between U.S. forces and Native Americans at the Little Bighorn River in 1876.

Treaty of Fort Laramie

An agreement between U.S. and Native American tribes regarding land rights in 1851.

Assimilation

The process of absorbing one culture into another, often losing original cultural identity.

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Mexican-American War

A conflict between the U.S. and Mexico from 1846 to 1848, sparked by territorial disputes.

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Study Notes

Native American Aid to Lewis and Clark

  • A Native American helped Lewis and Clark on their expedition.

Custer's Last Stand

  • The location of Custer's last stand is a historical location.

Treaty of Fort Laramie

  • The Treaty of Fort Laramie was a significant agreement.

Assimilation

  • Assimilation is a process.

Stephen F. Austin

  • Stephen F. Austin was an important figure.

Mexican-American War Cause

  • The Mexican-American War had a specific cause.

Gold Rush

  • The term "the cross of gold" is a historical term.

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