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Native American Heritage Month: Leaders & Contributions

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Explore key Indigenous leaders and their contributions, both historical and contemporary, across various tribes and regions.

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1.

Who was the Nez Perce leader known for his resistance against U.S. military forces?

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2.

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

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3.

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

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4.

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

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5.

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

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6.

Who was the first female chief of the Cherokee Nation?

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7.

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

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8.

Match the leader to their achievement:

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Sequoyah

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Nez Perce Leader

Sitting Bull

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Cherokee Syllabary

Chief Joseph

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Apache Resistance

Geronimo

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Battle of Little Bighorn

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9.

Put these historical events in order:

  1. Battle of Little Bighorn.

  2. Navajo Code Talkers serve in WWII.

  3. The Cherokee are removed on the Trail of Tears.

  4. Sequoyah creates Cherokee syllabary.

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10.

Categorize the following leaders by their tribes:

  • Chief Joseph

  • Wilma Mankiller

  • Geronimo

  • Sitting Bull

  • Nez Perce

  • Cherokee

  • Apache

  • Lakota

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12.

Draw a symbol or motif that represents one of the tribes discussed, and explain its significance.