Unit 3, Lesson 2 - Conflicts on the Plains

Discover the impact of westward expansion on Native Americans and the conflicts that shaped the Plains.

The Native Americans way of life was threatened when the _ disappeared. horses fish buffalo _ are the rights to own or use something for sale. property rights exodusters reservations Before the settlers and railroads arrived, more than 50 million buffalo roamed the Great Plains. By 1900, fewer than _ buffalo were left. 100 1,000 10,000 A _ is land set aside for a Native American group or groups. reservation homestead school Thousands of miners flooded to a sacred part of Lakota territory after _ was discovered in the Black Hills. silver gold a ruby This was the last major Native American victory on the Great Plains. Battleof Black Hills Battle of Lakota Battle of Little Bighorn To avoid being forced onto a reservation, _ _ and the Nez Perce began a 1,200 mile march from eastern Oregon to Canada. They were unsuccessful and surrendered after 5 days of fighting. Sitting Bull Chief Joseph Crazy Horse Despite losing their lands, many Native Americans continue to honor their history and keep traditions alive. True False