Reconstruction Answers

Which of the following factors impeded the economic recovery of the Seminole Nation?A.They were only able to gain funds through annuities and leases.B.Their new land was difficult to farm without the equipment they needed.C.Their lands were disputed by the Creek Nation.D.They were only able to make money through ranching.

Who was the prominent leader of the Union loyalist and Presbyterian faction in the Seminole Nation?A.John JumperB.John ChupcoC.Chief John RossD.Stand Watie

Which were the two political factions that developed in the Chickasaw and Choctaw Nations during their elections after the Civil War?A.Unions and ConfederatesB.American Indians and FreedmenC.Presbyterians and BaptistsD.Nationals and Progressives

The legislative branch of Creek government was comprised of the __________ and the __________.A.Senate . . . House of RepresentativesB.Principal Chief . . . Second ChiefC.House of Warriors . . . House of KingsD.National Council . . . Progressive Council

In the Chickasaw and Choctaw Nations, the Jones-Locke War began because of a protest against the __________.A. death of John RossB.re-election of Chief JonesC.cession of the Cherokee OutletD.signing of the Reconstruction Treaties

Which nation did not suffer from a political schism after the Civil War?A.SeminoleB.CreekC.CherokeeD.Choctaw-Chickasaw

How were the Five Tribes able to delay negotiations during the Fort Smith Council?A.They argued that the treaty negotiations should happen in Indian Territory.B.They argued that it was not lawful for the treaties to be written by US commissioners.C.They claimed that council delegates did not have authority to sign the treaties.D.They demanded that the US president should sign the treaties.

Which of the following was not a claim made by the US commissioners during the Fort Smith Council of 1865?A.The US should take away tribes’ annuities and lands.B.Railroad companies should be prevented from building on tribal lands.C.Tribes violated their treaties with the US.D.Cherokee Chief John Ross incited a rebellion against the US.

The ___________ was a publication that was created to keep American Indians informed about events in Indian Territory.A.Indian JournalB.Cherokee AdvocateC.Creek National CouncilD.Indian Investigator

Why did the Seminole Nation have to pay the US for former Creek land?A.They had to pay off a debt they acquired during the Civil War.B.They sold all their tribal lands in the Reconstruction Treaties of 1866.C.They wanted to help provide for the Creeks.D.They wanted Creek land for its oil wells and resources.