HIST 355B Second Midterm Examination Study Guide

Possible IDS:

French and Indian War	Neolin and Pontiac	Revolution for Indians?
Plan of Civilization	Cornplanter and Handsome Lake	The Shawnee Prophet
Tecumseh	Red Stick War	Jackson and Removal
Trail of Tears (1837-38)	Rise of the Sioux	Pioneer Invasion
Peace Policy	The Crow and the Peace Policy	Treaty of Fort Laramie
Ghost Dance

Possible Essay Questions:

1) Between the French and Indian War and the close of the 19^th century, Indians in America faced an array of different “Indian policies” implemented by the British and the United States. Compare and contrast these policies. How were they similar? How were they different? How would you rank these policies from best to worst (you need to make clear the criteria you are using for judging those policies and to justify your rankings).

2) Accommodation or Resistance? If you were advising native peoples from the late-18^th through the late-19^th century about a course of action to follow, which path you would recommend? You’ll need to cite specific examples of the experiences of other Indian peoples if you hope to convince tribal elders of the wisdom of your choice.

3) The period between the French and Indian War and the close of the 19^th century saw the rise of a number of different Indian spiritual movements aimed at halting losses and regenerating native peoples’ cultures and societies. Compare and contrast the movements that grew out of the visions of Neolin, Handsome Lake, the Shawnee Prophet, and Wovoka. How were they similar? How were they different? To what extent did they succeed? Why did they succeed? To what extent did they fail and why did they fall short?