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1. This famous chief waged brutal raids on Mexican troops especially after they murdered his mother, his wife and his three children.

Answer: Geronimo

Geronimo (1829-1909) was an Apache leader, who after the tragedy of finding his mother, wife and three children murdered by Mexican soldiers, went into the wilderness to grieve. The rest of his life was spent in revenge and raids against Mexican forces. He was the last of his tribe to surrender to US forces and afterward regretted having done so.

2. This chief is famous for saying "From where the sun now stands, I will fight no more forever."

Answer: Chief Joseph

Chief Joseph (1840-1904) was a leader of the Nez Perce. Under his leadership, the tribe led attacks against government forces, who wanted to move them off of their ancestral lands on to a reservation. His retreat and that of his tribe into Canada was considered admirable because of the manner in which the Nez Perce under Chief Joseph conducted themselves.

His sad, yet famous words concerning surrender identify him as a great and noble chief and man.

3. A Shawnee Chief, this man tried to organize a confederation of tribes to resist white settlements. He became famous for a curse given his name.

Answer: Tecumseh

Tecumseh (1768-1813) was a famous Shawnee leader, who sided with the British during the War of 1812. He tried to gather tribes together into a Confederacy and this increased Native strength. Although his confederacy never achieved its goals, he is most famous for his curse against American presidents, which predicted the deaths in office of any president (first) elected in a zero year.

This occurred regularly until Ronald Regan survived an assassination attempt during his presidency.

4. This leader of the Ottawa struggled against the British military occupation of the Great Lakes region in the Unite States.

Answer: Pontiac

Pontiac (1720-1769) is credited with actually acting on the tribal desire to maintain ownership of the lands around the American Great Lakes. Although his role is often questioned by historians, it is clear that he was a man of action.

5. This great Sioux leader was a visionary, who saw the annihilation of US Troops in a dream which became a reality at "Little Big Horn".

Answer: Crazy Horse

Crazy Horse (1840-1877) was a holy man and chief of the Sioux. His reputation was strong and he led the charge against General Custer and was instrumental in the native American victory there in 1876. He had visions and was granted the noble title 'Shirt Weaver' for his accurate visions.

6. This Seminole chief agreed to 'The Treaty of Payne's Landing' which surrendered Florida lands for lands West of the Mississippi.

Answer: Osceola

Osceola (1804-1838) was a strong leader and although he was captured and died in captivity is honored throughout the state of Florida to this day.

7. This famous Apache chief's resolve against White settlements on Native Lands was hardened by the scalping of his own father by White mercenaries, who were paid a price for each Native American scalp by US troops.

Answer: Cochise

Cochise (1805-1874) was a famous Apache leader, who along with Geronimo fought against the Mexican forces around the Apache native lands. His fame as a warrior and leader led to many films and even a television show.

8. This caring and helpful chief taught the Pilgrims skills to prevent the failure of their colony in C.E. 1620.

Answer: Massasoit

Massasoit (1581-1661) made friends with the Pilgrims and taught them techniques that increased their chances at survival. Because of his teachings and support, Plymouth Colony thrived after that first terrible winter.

9. This chief worked for an accommodation between Native Americans and white settlers. He is best known for a speech in which he powerfully asked for respect for native Americans and their environmental values.

Answer: Chief Seattle

Chief Seattle (1780-1866) is most famous for his speech in support of respect for Native values regarding the earth and her care. His speech was widely quoted when the first issues regarding ecology became a serious part of the American agenda in the 1970s.

10. While appearing in Buffalo Bill's Stage Show, this chief befriended Annie Oakley, whom he named 'Little Sure Shot'. Eventually he adopted her as well.

Answer: Sitting Bull

Sitting Bull (1831-1890) was one of the most famous chiefs in the history of Native American relations. He was a great warrior, a performer in Wild Bill's Old West Show, which many saw as demeaning, but his exposure included many famous sayings, which helped white audiences understand the native American beliefs in caring for children and the earth.

His friendship with Annie Oakley (1860-1926) was based on his sincere admiration for her sharpshooting skills.

Source: Author Helene61

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