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Indigenous People on a Closing Frontier

Question 1 • SSHS IUS002 US History II

The Plains tribes embraced the Ghost Dance movement as a reaction to

Answer
A
battling other tribes.
B
living on reservations.
C
gaining new lands.
D
celebrating a harvest.

Explanation

The Ghost Dance spread among Plains tribes in the late 19th century as they faced the loss of their lands, traditions, and independence under U.S. policies. Many Native people were confined to reservations and hoped the movement would restore their way of life. Therefore, the correct choice is “living on reservations.”

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