Red River War Notes

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Native American warriors and Buffalo Soldiers illustration

📚 Part 1: Key Facts & Multiple Choice

Fill in the blanks as you read:

The Red River War took place from _______ to _______. Plains Natives were forced to live on _____________ where they often starved because the government did not provide enough _______.

1. Who led the Plains Natives in the attack on Adobe Walls?

Chief Sitting Bull

Quanah Parker

Geronimo

Chief Joseph

2. What caused the Plains Natives to starve on reservations?

Bad weather destroyed crops

The government did not provide enough food as promised

They refused to eat the food given to them

There was a drought

3. When did the Red River War take place?

1870-1871

1874-1875

1876-1877

1880-1881

4. Why were Buffalo Soldiers stationed in Texas? (Check all that apply)

To protect settlers and cattle ranchers

To enforce government policies

To build railroads

To patrol the frontier

✏️ Part 2: Short Answer Questions

5. What are some reasons given for the name "Buffalo Soldiers"?

6. What happened after the battle at Palo Duro Canyon?

7. Explain what the Red River War was and why it happened.

📝Personal Connection

Think about a time when someone promised you something but did not follow through. Write a short paragraph using the questions below to guide your writing.

Who promised you something?

Who: _________________________________________________

What did they promise?

What: ________________________________________________

Where did this happen?

Where: _______________________________________________

When did this happen?

When: ________________________________________________

Why do you think they didn't keep their promise?

Why: _________________________________________________

Now write your paragraph: