Which of the following is true of the Black Hawk War?
A) It marked the end of militant Indian resistance uprisings in the Old Northwest.
B) It raised the possibility that Great Britain would honor its defensive treaty with the Sauks by actively intervening on their behalf.
C) It represented the first time that Native Americans successfully resisted removal from their ancestral lands.
D) It represents one of the worst defeats ever experienced by the U.S. Army.

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The Black Hawk War marked the end of militant Indian resistance uprisings in the Old Northwest, as the Sauk leader Black Hawk was defeated and many of his followers were forced to flee to Canada or surrender and be removed to Indian Territory. Option B is incorrect as Great Britain did not actively intervene on behalf of the Sauks. Option C is also incorrect as Native Americans had successfully resisted removal from their lands before the Black Hawk War. Option D is incorrect as the U.S. Army ultimately emerged victorious.

Which of the Following Is True of the Black Hawk