Cultures in Conflict Texas History, Chapter 17 Native Americans Control the West Settlements in isolated West Texas were left vulnerable to attacks by the Comanches, Kiowas and other Plains people Search for Peace Federal agents believed that fair treatment would stop attacks by Native Americans
Society of Friends, or Quakers: did not believe in violence
Search for Peace
1867: federal agents and chiefs of Native American nations met and signed Treaty of Medicine Lodge Creek
Treaty of Medicine Lodge Creek
Native Americans would move to reservations in the Indian Territory (present-day Oklahoma)
Native Americans agreed to stop raiding settlements Peace Policy Fails
Satanta: Kiowa chief who spoke against moving to reservations
“Orator of the Plains:” Known for eloquent speeches West Texas at War
General Sherman investigated raids on settlements
Kiowas attacked wagon train at Salt Creek
Sherman arrested Satanta West Texas at War
Satanta was not executed; federal officials afraid of starting war with Native Americans
Peace policy abandoned; federal expeditions sent to destroy Native American camps West Texas at War
Federal soldiers were stationed in West Texas to prevent Native American raids
Built series of forts
Failed to stops raids at first: not enough soldiers and soldiers were inexperienced Native American Culture Attacked Buffalo were important to the Plain people for food & other necessities
General Sheridan encouraged white buffalo hunters to kill all buffalo to defeat the Plains culture Buffalo Hunters
Only interested in buffalo hides, leaving carcass to rot
Without the buffalo, Native Americans would be forced to move to reservations in order to survive Buffalo Hunters at Adobe Walls
Plains tribes, led by Quanah Parker, attacked camp at Adobe Walls
Unable to take Adobe Walls, warriors increased raids on Anglo settlements Red River Campaign 3,000 Army troops sent to search for Native American camps
Battle of Palo Duro Canyon
Colonel Mackenzie had 1,000 Native American horses destroyed
Surrender
Kwahadies: last Comanche bands to surrender
By 1874, most Native Americans moved to reservations
Victory over Native Americans resulted in westward migration by Anglo settlers Kickapoo Raiders
Kickapoo raiders fought on the Mexico, Texas and New Mexico borders
Raids subdued after 1878 Buffalo Soldiers
Tenth Cavalry made up of African Americans
Pursued Victorio and his band of Apache warriors in West Texas Buffalo Soldiers
Soldiers well respected by the Native Americans but sometimes harassed by the Anglo American settlers
19 buffalo soldiers received Medals of Honor for service in the American West Texas Rangers
Lawlessness in South Texas grew partly as result of Civil War deserters
“Special Force” of Rangers was sent to lower Rio Grande to establish peace Texas Rangers
Reputation for ruthlessness
Sent to deal with ambitious ranchers and renegades
Known to mistreat Mexican Americans A New Era
With threat of raids gone, settlers moved into West Texas and established farms & ranches
Towns grew up around former military posts Good Luck on Your Test! Review Questions
By 1866, federal soldiers were stationed in West Texas to A. prevent Native American attacks B. Assist new settlers C. Stop attacks on Native Americans Review Questions
By 1866, federal soldiers were stationed in West Texas to A. prevent Native American attacks B. Assist new settlers C. Stop attacks on Native Americans Review Questions
Federal officials were opposed to executing Satanta because A. He wanted Native Americans to move to reservations B. They supported his beliefs C. They were afraid of starting a war Review Questions
Federal officials were opposed to executing Satanta because A. He wanted Native Americans to move to reservations B. They supported his beliefs C. They were afraid of starting a war Review Questions
Who were well respected by the Native Americans but harassed by the Anglo American settlers? A. Mexican Americans B. Buffalo soldiers C. Buffalo hunters Review Questions
Who were well respected by the Native Americans but harassed by the Anglo American settlers? A. Mexican Americans B. Buffalo soldiers C. Buffalo hunters Review Questions
At first, the U.S. Army failed to stop raids by Native Americans for all these reasons EXCEPT A. Soldiers were inexperienced B. It did not have enough soldiers C. It failed to build forts
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At first, the U.S. Army failed to stop raids by Native Americans for all these reasons EXCEPT A. Soldiers were inexperienced B. It did not have enough soldiers C. It failed to build forts
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Nineteen buffalo soldiers received this for service in the American West A. Land B. Congressional Medal of Honor C. Guns and supplies Review Questions
Nineteen buffalo soldiers received this for service in the American West A. Land B. Congressional Medal of Honor C. Guns and supplies Review Questions
Lawlessness in South Texas grew partly as a result of A. Few laws on the books B. Civil War deserters C. An increase in Native Americans Review Questions
Lawlessness in South Texas grew partly as a result of A. Few laws on the books B. Civil War deserters C. An increase in Native Americans Review Questions
Quakers were often selected as reservations agents because they opposed A. The federal government B. Violence C. Anglo settlers Review Questions
Quakers were often selected as reservations agents because they opposed A. The federal government B. Violence C. Anglo settlers Review Questions
Buffalo were important to Native Americans of the Plains for A. Food B. Sacrifice C. Riding
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Buffalo were important to Native Americans of the Plains for A. Food B. Sacrifice C. Riding
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By November 1874, most Native Americans in Texas A. Resumed their old way of life B. Were going to reservations C. Had defeated white settlers Review Questions
By November 1874, most Native Americans in Texas A. Resumed their old way of life B. Were going to reservations C. Had defeated white settlers Review Questions
The white buffalo hunters were primarily interested in buffalo A. Hides B. Sinew C. Paunches
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The white buffalo hunters were primarily interested in buffalo A. Hides B. Sinew C. Paunches
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The Tenth Cavalry was made up of
A. Mexican Americans B. African Americans C. Native Americans Review Questions
The Tenth Cavalry was made up of
A. Mexican Americans B. African Americans C. Native Americans Review Questions
Many people believed the Texas Rangers often mistreated A. Sheep ranchers B. Cattle ranchers C. Mexican Americans Review Questions
Many people believed the Texas Rangers often mistreated A. Sheep ranchers B. Cattle ranchers C. Mexican Americans Review Questions
The leader of the Apaches who fought battles in Texas and Mexico was
A. Satanta B. Victorio C. Lawrie Tatum Review Questions
The leader of the Apaches who fought battles in Texas and Mexico was
A. Satanta B. Victorio C. Lawrie Tatum Review Questions
Known as the Society of Friends
A. Kwahadies B. Quakers C. Kickapoos Review Questions
Known as the Society of Friends
A. Kwahadies B. Quakers C. Kickapoos Review Questions
According to the Treaty of Medicine Lodge Creek, Native Americans would live on reservations in A. present-day Kansas B. Indian Territory C. North of the Red River Review Questions
According to the Treaty of Medicine Ledge Creek, Native Americans would live on reservations in A. present-day Kansas B. Indian Territory C. North of the Red River Review Questions
Group that attacked a wagon train at Salt Creek
A. Apaches B. Kwahadies C. Kiowas Review Questions
Group that attacked a wagon train at Salt Creek
A. Apaches B. Kwahadies C. Kiowas Review Questions
Texas Rangers were sent to the lower Rio Grande to control all of these groups EXCEPT
A. The Special Force B. Renegades C. Ambitious Ranchers Review Questions
Texas Rangers were sent to the lower Rio Grande to control all of these groups EXCEPT
A. The Special Force B. Renegades C. Ambitious Ranchers Review Questions
Last Comanche bands to surrender
A. Kwahadies B. Kickapoos C. Apaches Review Questions
Last Comanche bands to surrender
A. Kwahadies B. Kickapoos C. Apaches Review Questions
Site of a key battle of the Red River campaign
A. Salt Creek B. Palo Duro Canyon C. Adobe Walls Review Questions
Site of a key battle of the Red River campaign
A. Salt Creek B. Palo Duro Canyon C. Adobe Walls Review Questions
Camp of buffalo hunters attacked by tribes led by Quanah Parker
A. Salt Creek B. Indian Territory C. Adobe Walls Review Questions
Camp of buffalo hunters attacked by tribes led by Quanah Parker
A. Salt Creek B. Indian Territory C. Adobe Walls Review Questions
Why did Sheridan encouraged buffalo hunters to kill all the buffalo? A. Anglo Americans would stop migrating with the buffalo B. Native Americans would lose their way of life and move to reservations C. Buffalo were overpopulating ranches Review Questions
Why did Sheridan encouraged buffalo hunters to kill all the buffalo? A. Anglo Americans would stop migrating with the buffalo B. Native Americans would lose their way of life and move to reservations C. Buffalo were overpopulating ranches Review Questions
Present-day Oklahoma was known as this
A. Indian Territory B. Satanta C. Special Force Review Questions
Present-day Oklahoma was known as this
A. Indian Territory B. Satanta C. Special Force Review Question
Site of a raid on a wagon train for which Satanta was arrested
A. Salt Creek B. Palo Duro Canyon C. Adobe Walls Review Question
Site of a raid on a wagon train for which Satanta was arrested
A. Salt Creek B. Palo Duro Canyon C. Adobe Walls Review Questions
Who was the “Orator of the Plains?”
A. Quanah Parker B. Victorio C. Satanta Review Questions
Who was the “Orator of the Plains?”
A. Quanah Parker B. Victorio C. Satanta