Author Question: It took 5,000 U.S. troops to capture 36 Apaches led by __________. A) Sitting Bull B) Crazy ... (Read 200 times)

bobthebuilder · **on:** Sep 21, 2019

Question 1

One of the reasons that whites destroyed the buffalo herds was __________.

A) buffalo were disruptive to cattle ranchers
B) they could sell buffalo hide at very high prices
C) buffalo were seen as obstructions to railway traffic
D) the government believed the Indians would survive better with fewer buffalo

Question 2

What statement best describes General Philip Sheridan's views on Indian resistance?

A) There would be no conflict without the stubborn nature of the Indians.
B) Looking at the situation, how could anyone expect the Indians to react in any other way?
C) The American military has always tried to avoid conflict with Indians.
D) It is easy to defeat the Indians because they do not fight with honor or bravery.

Question 3

It took 5,000 U.S. troops to capture 36 Apaches led by __________.

A) Sitting Bull
B) Crazy Horse
C) Geronimo
D) Black Kettle