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Native American Heritage Month: Leaders & Contributions

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12 questions
Explore key Indigenous leaders and their contributions, both historical and contemporary, across various tribes and regions.
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Who was the Nez Perce leader known for his resistance against U.S. military forces?

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Who was known for creating a written language for the Cherokee?

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Sequoyah invented a written language for the Cherokee, making them literate.

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Sacagawea led the Lakota into battle against the U.S. military.

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Name the first Native American woman to serve as a U.S. Cabinet Secretary.

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Who was the first female chief of the Cherokee Nation?

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Which tribes played crucial roles in the formation of democratic principles and military codes during WWII?

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Match the leader to their achievement:

Draggable itemCorresponding Item
Chief Joseph
Nez Perce Leader
Geronimo
Cherokee Syllabary
Sitting Bull
Apache Resistance
Sequoyah
Battle of Little Bighorn
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Put these historical events in order:

  1. Sequoyah creates Cherokee syllabary.
  2. Battle of Little Bighorn.
  3. The Cherokee are removed on the Trail of Tears.
  4. Navajo Code Talkers serve in WWII.
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Categorize the following leaders by their tribes:

  • Chief Joseph
  • Wilma Mankiller
  • Geronimo
  • Sitting Bull
  • Nez Perce
  • Cherokee
  • Apache
  • Lakota
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Draw a symbol or motif that represents one of the tribes discussed, and explain its significance.