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Questions: Answer the following questions:
1) Provide an overview of how Module 4 and Module 5 build off of each other. Describe what was happening from the 1860s-1890s and how the events connect.
2) According to this week's materials, what was the US military's reason for killing the plains buffalo? Next, please analyze Bob Marley's song, "Buffalo Soldier" through our particular historical lens. Please include song quotes and historical context to support your analysis.
3) Discuss the creation of stereotypes based on the "Violent Savage" article. What are the stereotypes, and how did they emerge? Lastly, how does the topic of stereotypes connect to the materials on Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show?
4) Throughout Module 4 and 5, we have seen how this time period was marked by strong indigenous resistance to westward expansion. Select one of the following indigenous resisters/leaders from this era: Cochise, Black Kettle, Geronimo, Crazy Horse, or Sitting Bull (or if you come across any others from this time period, you are welcome to research them instead!) Please explain who you chose to research, how they fit into the context of this week's material, and why they are important to learn about. Don't forget to include a link to the article/video you used to find information.
5) Lastly, please share any final thoughts/connections/reflections on our Module 5 materials. What was something new you learned, or what topic resonated with you most?