As a Result of the Complete Defeat of Captain William

question 94

Multiple Choice

As a result of the complete defeat of Captain William Fetterman's command in 1866

• A) the government sent extensive military reinforcements to the Dakotas and Montana.
• B) the government abandoned the Bozeman Trail and guaranteed the Sioux their lands.
• C) the government adopted a policy of civilizing the Indians rather than trying to conquer them.
• D) white settlers agreed to halt their expansion beyond the 100th meridian.
• E) the conflict between the U.S. army and the Sioux came to a peaceful end.

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Definitions:

Forming

The initial stage of team development where members meet and start to work together for the first time, characterized by orientations and positive expectations.

Storming

A phase in group development characterized by conflict and competition, as team members assert their opinions.

Groupthink

A mode of thinking that people engage in when they are deeply involved in a cohesive group, and when members striving for unanimity override their motivation to realistically appraise alternative courses of action; in contrast to group strength, groupthink results in mistakes and failure. Causes of groupthink include the illusion of invulnerability, belief in the inherent morality of the group, rationalization, stereotyping of out-groups, self-censorship, direct pressure, mindguards, and the illusion of unanimity.

Cohesiveness

The quality of forming a united whole, particularly in the context of group dynamics and teamwork.