Treatment of Native Americans, c.1840 – c.1900

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What was the US government's response to the Native Americans' failure to comply with the demand to go to reservations by 31 January 1876?

They would be treated as hostile.

What event led to the development of the Great Sioux War?

The US government's decision to remove the Native Americans from the Black Hills.

What was the outcome of the Battle of Little Bighorn?

General Custer and his men were overwhelmed by superior numbers and all were killed.

What was the purpose of the Reservation Policy introduced after the Great Sioux War?

<p>To 'Americanise' the Native Americans and destroy their tribal way of life.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the Dawes Act introduced in 1887?

<p>It broke up reservation land into small units held by individuals and families, and Native Americans who accepted the allotments and 'adopted the habits of civilised life' were to be granted US citizenship after 25 years.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who led the Norman Conquest of England in 1066?

<p>William the Conqueror</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Norman Conquest of England?

<p>It had a significant and unrivaled impact on the history of England.</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what year did the Norman Conquest of England take place?

<p>1066</p> Signup and view all the answers

What year did the Norman Conquest of England take place?

<p>1066</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Battle of Hastings?

<p>William the Conqueror defeated King Harold II of England.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who led the Norman Conquest of England in 1066?

<p>William the Conqueror</p> Signup and view all the answers

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