Indian Wars, 1862–1867: 1 (AQA GCSE History): Quizzes
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How many acres of free land did the Homestead Act of 1862 promise to white settlers?
How many acres of free land did the Homestead Act of 1862 promise to white settlers?
160 acres
How did Plains Indians view land ownership?
How did Plains Indians view land ownership?
Land was a shared resource for everyone
What concept drove white settlers to believe they had a divine right to own all land?
What concept drove white settlers to believe they had a divine right to own all land?
Manifest Destiny
How many acres did the Dakota Sioux give up in 1851?
How many acres did the Dakota Sioux give up in 1851?
24 million acres
On what date did Little Crow's War begin in 1862?
On what date did Little Crow's War begin in 1862?
17 August
How many white settlers and soldiers were killed in Little Crow's attack?
How many white settlers and soldiers were killed in Little Crow's attack?
Over 700
When did the Battle of Wood Lake end Little Crow's War?
When did the Battle of Wood Lake end Little Crow's War?
23 September 1862
How many Sioux were eventually hanged after Little Crow's War?
How many Sioux were eventually hanged after Little Crow's War?
38
In what year was gold discovered in Colorado?
In what year was gold discovered in Colorado?
1858
Which treaty in 1861 drastically reduced Cheyenne lands?
Which treaty in 1861 drastically reduced Cheyenne lands?
Treaty of Fort Wise
What extreme measure did some starving tribes resort to for survival on reservations?
What extreme measure did some starving tribes resort to for survival on reservations?
Eating grass
What did Cheyenne Indians attack in 1863 to obtain food and supplies?
What did Cheyenne Indians attack in 1863 to obtain food and supplies?
Wagon trains