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Conflict with the Plains Indians

Question 16 • LHS Oklahoma History

What caused the Red River War?

Answer
A
The US government wanted to end the resistance of the Plains tribes.
B
The Plains tribes wanted to end white encroachment on the Indian Territory.
C
The US government wanted to establish forts in the Indian Territory.
D
The Plains tribes wanted to regain their ceded lands.

Explanation

The Red River War was a U.S. military campaign against Southern Plains tribes, including the Comanche, Kiowa, and Southern Cheyenne. The government aimed to suppress their resistance and force them onto reservations, so A, “The US government wanted to end the resistance of the Plains tribes,” is correct.

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