The chiefs that united the Sioux to drive settlers from the Black Hills
Crazy Horse and Sitting Bull
commander of cavalry sent to drive the Sioux back to their land
George A Custer
last major Native American Victory
Battle of the Little Bighorn
what ended armed resistance by Native Americans
The Wounded Knee Massacre ended armed resistance by Native Americans
what happened when gold was discovered in the Black Hills
There was a gold rush to South Dakota
problems miners encountered
Most miners left dissapointed and broke and did not have much luck getting food or basic supplies
purpose of Grange cooperatives
the purpose was to meet the social needs of farm familites who lived great distances from one another. As economic conditions worsened, Grange members formed cooperatives=bought grain elevators and sold crops directly to merchants. also political.
how did vigilantes handle law
They took the law into their own hands and formed vigilante groups where juistive often consisted of hanging suspects from the nearest tree or shooting them on the spot
why did soldiers kill "Ghost Dancers"
Because the "Ghost Dancers" had a religious revival which was created to aid the indians and the soldiers feared they were preparing for war.
What did Geronimo and Chief Joseph have in common
Both were Native American leaders who opposed the governments actions which required them to move
Why did the "exodusters" go to Kansas
Because the Homestead Act offered 160 acres of land
What policies did Populists support?
They wanted the government to adopt a free silver policy
How did the railroads affect western migration?
Sent the population soaring and helped meatprocessing center for cattle ranches in the area flourish.
Women's roles in the West
were their familites docters;setting broken bones and delievering babies. They served as cooks
Cowboys-jobs, equipment, groups
Jobs- Helped manage the herds of cattle
Equipment- saddle, spurs, lariat and chaps
Groups- Mexican or African American/ former slaves and former confederate and union soldiers.
Results of discovery of Comstock Lode
An economic and a population boom
Inventions that helped Plains' farmers
Steel plow- by John Deer
Windmills, barbed wire and reapers.
Women's suffrage in the West
women suffrage by 1900 Wyoming, Colorado, Utah and Idaho
Why did the Sioux unite under Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse?
Because they wanted to push back the intruders.
Why did Populists support free silver?
Because they thought it would expand the money supply and improve the economy
How did railroads upset farmers?
Because railroads charged high fee's to carry the crops to market and to store the crops until they were ready to be shipped.
Why did the Dawes Act fail?
was intended to benefit the Native Americans but resulted in the loss of land and culture.
How did the government respond to the prophet, Wovoka's followers?
The army was sent to track down the "Ghost Dancers", rounding them up and killing them.
Why did the government increase military action after the Battle of Little Bighorn?
They increased military in response to Custer's defeat.
Why did the Sioux oppose construction of the Bozeman Trail?
The trail crossed Sioux hunting grounds and they didn't want white settlers on their land.
What was the Sand Creek Massacre?
150 Cheyyene men, women and children were killed by 1200 Colorado Militia men in 1864
Actions of Chief JOseph
Chief Joseph and his followers fled North. They were trying to get to Canada and went over 1,000 miles. 40 miles short of Canada they were captured and sent back.
Lasting effect of the mining boom
The growth of cities-San Fransisco, Omaha and Denver
Munn v. Illinois
the supreme court ruled that the states and federal government could regulate railroads because they were businesses that served the publics interests.
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